Gretton Primary School vs Winchcombe School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 2.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gretton Primary School
Cheltenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
92 students
Winchcombe School
Cheltenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
515 students
| Measure | Gretton Primary School Cheltenham, South West | Winchcombe School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1427 of 1,695 | #237 of 402 |
| National rank | #12941 of 15,697 | #2306 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 92 | 515 |
| Pupils on roll | 92 | 515 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | 21.6% |
| Capacity filled | 89.3% | 112% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 42.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 31.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 56.1% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.59 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Cheltenham | Cheltenham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.gretton.gloucs.sch.uk/ | www.winchcombeschool.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Winchcombe School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.4 vs 26.3).
- •Winchcombe School is the larger school with 515 students compared with 92.
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 Gretton Primary School better than Winchcombe School?
On the Success Index (England), Winchcombe School ranks higher (43.4 vs 26.3 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 Gretton Primary School and Winchcombe School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gretton Primary School: 92. Winchcombe School: 515. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gretton Primary School and Winchcombe School rank in South West?
Gretton Primary School is 1427th of 1,695 and Winchcombe School is 237th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).