Gretton Primary School vs Woodmancote School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 4.9 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
Woodmancote School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
418 students
| Measure | Gretton Primary School Cheltenham, South West | Woodmancote School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1427 of 1,695 | #536 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12941 of 15,697 | #5174 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 92 | 418 |
| Pupils on roll | 92 | 418 |
| Free school meals | 8.7% | 15.6% |
| Capacity filled | 89.3% | 99.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 43% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| 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.gretton.gloucs.sch.uk/ | www.woodmancoteschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Woodmancote School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (63.4 vs 26.3).
- •Woodmancote School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (72% vs 43%).
- •Woodmancote School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Woodmancote School is the larger school with 418 students compared with 92.
- •Gretton Primary School is a academy school while Woodmancote 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 Gretton Primary School better than Woodmancote School?
On the Success Index (England), Woodmancote School ranks higher (63.4 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 Woodmancote School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Gretton Primary School: 92. Woodmancote School: 418. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Gretton Primary School and Woodmancote School rank in South West?
Gretton Primary School is 1427th of 1,695 and Woodmancote School is 536th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).