Gotherington Primary School vs Grangefield Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gotherington Primary School
Cheltenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
197 students
Grangefield Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
421 students
| Measure | Gotherington Primary School Cheltenham, South West | Grangefield Primary School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 61 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #591 of 1,695 | #352 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #5663 of 15,697 | #3624 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 197 | 421 |
| Pupils on roll | 197 | 421 |
| Free school meals | 6.6% | 14.5% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 100.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 8% |
| 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.gotherington.gloucs.sch.uk | www.grangefield.gloucs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Grangefield Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.5 vs 60.9).
- •Grangefield Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 66%).
- •Grangefield Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 7%).
- •Grangefield Primary School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 197.
- •Gotherington Primary School is a academy school while Grangefield Primary School is a local authority 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 Gotherington Primary School better than Grangefield Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Grangefield Primary School ranks higher (71.5 vs 60.9 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 Gotherington Primary School and Grangefield Primary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gotherington Primary School: 197. Grangefield Primary School: 421. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gotherington Primary School and Grangefield Primary School rank in South West?
Gotherington Primary School is 591st of 1,695 and Grangefield Primary School is 352nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).