Hesters Way Primary School vs St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 967 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
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Cheltenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
191 students
| Measure | Hesters Way Primary School Cheltenham, South West | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1309 of 1,695 | #1608 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11882 of 15,697 | #14591 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 171 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 171 | 191 |
| Free school meals | 53.8% | 33.5% |
| Capacity filled | 81.4% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 3% |
| 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.hestersway.gloucs.sch.uk/ | www.st-thomasmore.gloucs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Hesters Way Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.7 vs 15.8).
- •Hesters Way Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 33%).
- •Hesters Way Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is the larger school with 191 students compared with 171.
- •Hesters Way Primary School is a local authority school while St Thomas More Catholic Primary 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 St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Hesters Way Primary School ranks higher (31.7 vs 15.8 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 St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
About 967 m in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hesters Way Primary School: 171. St Thomas More Catholic Primary School: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hesters Way Primary School and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Hesters Way Primary School is 1309th of 1,695 and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is 1608th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).