Leighterton Primary School vs The British School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 6.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leighterton Primary School
Tetbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
116 students
The British School
Wotton-under-Edge · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
177 students
| Measure | Leighterton Primary School Tetbury, South West | The British School Wotton-under-Edge, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 85 Top 10% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #132 of 1,695 | #914 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #1385 of 15,697 | #8476 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 116 | 177 |
| Pupils on roll | 116 | 177 |
| Free school meals | 6% | 13% |
| Capacity filled | 97.5% | 84.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 92% | 50% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | 14% |
| 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 | Tetbury | Wotton-under-Edge |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.leighterton.com | www.thebritishschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Leighterton Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.3 vs 47.8).
- •Leighterton Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (92% vs 50%).
- •The British School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 8%).
- •The British School is the larger school with 177 students compared with 116.
- •Leighterton Primary School is a academy school while The British 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 Leighterton Primary School better than The British School?
On the Success Index (England), Leighterton Primary School ranks higher (85.3 vs 47.8 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 Leighterton Primary School and The British School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Tetbury and Wotton-under-Edge in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Leighterton Primary School: 116. The British School: 177. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Leighterton Primary School and The British School rank in South West?
Leighterton Primary School is 132nd of 1,695 and The British School is 914th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).