Hesters Way Primary School vs Pate's Grammar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 550 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hesters Way Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
171 students
Pate's Grammar School
Cheltenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,288 students
| Measure | Hesters Way Primary School Cheltenham, South West | Pate's Grammar School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 99 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #1309 of 1,695 | #1 of 402 |
| National rank | #11882 of 15,697 | #10 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 171 | 1,288 |
| Pupils on roll | 171 | 1,288 |
| Free school meals | 53.8% | 5.7% |
| Capacity filled | 81.4% | 105.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 82.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 99.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 100% |
| EBacc average points | – | 7.79 |
| A level points per entry | – | 50.8 |
| town | Cheltenham | Cheltenham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.hestersway.gloucs.sch.uk/ | www.patesgs.org/ |
The verdict
- •Pate's Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.1 vs 31.7).
- •Pate's Grammar School is the larger school with 1,288 students compared with 171.
- •Hesters Way Primary School is a local authority school while Pate's Grammar School 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 Hesters Way Primary School better than Pate's Grammar School?
On the Success Index (England), Pate's Grammar School ranks higher (99.1 vs 31.7 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 Hesters Way Primary School and Pate's Grammar School?
About 550 m in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hesters Way Primary School: 171. Pate's Grammar School: 1,288. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hesters Way Primary School and Pate's Grammar School rank in South West?
Hesters Way Primary School is 1309th of 1,695 and Pate's Grammar School is 1st of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).