Greatfield Park Primary School vs Lakeside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 887 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greatfield Park Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
183 students
Lakeside Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
511 students
| Measure | Greatfield Park Primary School Cheltenham, South West | Lakeside Primary School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1016 of 1,695 | #1035 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9421 of 15,697 | #9557 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 183 | 511 |
| Pupils on roll | 183 | 511 |
| Free school meals | 18% | 14.3% |
| Capacity filled | 87.1% | 94.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 52% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 9% |
| 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.greatfieldparkschool.com | www.lakesidechelt.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (43.4 vs 42.8).
- •Greatfield Park Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 52%).
- •Lakeside Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 0%).
- •Lakeside Primary School is the larger school with 511 students compared with 183.
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 Greatfield Park Primary School better than Lakeside Primary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Greatfield Park Primary School and Lakeside Primary School?
About 887 m in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Greatfield Park Primary School: 183. Lakeside Primary School: 511. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Greatfield Park Primary School and Lakeside Primary School rank in South West?
Greatfield Park Primary School is 1016th of 1,695 and Lakeside Primary School is 1035th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).