Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School vs St John's Church of England Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 927 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
207 students
St John's Church of England Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
174 students
| Measure | Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School Cheltenham, South West | St John's Church of England Primary School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 92 Top 5% | 44 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #51 of 1,695 | #1002 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #606 of 15,697 | #9244 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 207 | 174 |
| Pupils on roll | 207 | 174 |
| Free school meals | 2.9% | 18.4% |
| Capacity filled | 98.6% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 18% | 10% |
| 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.holyapostlesschool.co.uk | www.st-johns-pri.gloucs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (91.8 vs 44.2).
- •Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 55%).
- •Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 10%).
- •Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School is the larger school with 207 students compared with 174.
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 Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School better than St John's Church of England Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School ranks higher (91.8 vs 44.2 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 Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School and St John's Church of England Primary School?
About 927 m in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School: 207. St John's Church of England Primary School: 174. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School and St John's Church of England Primary School rank in South West?
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School is 51st of 1,695 and St John's Church of England Primary School is 1002nd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).