Gloucester Road Primary School vs St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 95 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gloucester Road Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
236 students
St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School
Glastonbury · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
236 students
| Measure | Gloucester Road Primary School Cheltenham, South West | St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School Glastonbury, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1537 of 1,695 | #1240 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13798 of 15,697 | #11335 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 236 | 236 |
| Pupils on roll | 236 | 236 |
| Free school meals | 22.5% | 32.6% |
| Capacity filled | 112.4% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 6% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cheltenham | Glastonbury |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.gloucesterroadprimary.co.uk/ | www.stbenedictscofevajuniorschoolglastonbury.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.5 vs 21.2).
- •St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 38%).
- •St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 3%).
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gloucester Road Primary School better than St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School ranks higher (34.5 vs 21.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gloucester Road Primary School and St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School?
About 95 km in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Glastonbury in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gloucester Road Primary School: 236. St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School: 236. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gloucester Road Primary School and St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School rank in South West?
Gloucester Road Primary School is 1537th of 1,695 and St Benedict's Church of England Voluntary Aided Junior School is 1240th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).