Gloucester Road Primary School vs The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 643 m 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
The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great
Cheltenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
412 students
| Measure | Gloucester Road Primary School Cheltenham, South West | The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 21 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1537 of 1,695 | #1283 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13798 of 15,697 | #11682 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 236 | 412 |
| Pupils on roll | 236 | 412 |
| Free school meals | 22.5% | 15.8% |
| Capacity filled | 112.4% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 5% |
| 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 | Cheltenham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.gloucesterroadprimary.co.uk/ | www.st-gregorygreat.gloucs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.8 vs 21.2).
- •The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (48% vs 38%).
- •The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 3%).
- •The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great is the larger school with 412 students compared with 236.
- •Gloucester Road Primary School is a local authority school while The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great?
On the Success Index (England), The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great ranks higher (32.8 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 The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great?
About 643 m in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gloucester Road Primary School: 236. The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great: 412. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gloucester Road Primary School and The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great rank in South West?
Gloucester Road Primary School is 1537th of 1,695 and The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great is 1283rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).