Oakwood Primary School vs Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 383 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakwood Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
310 students
Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
238 students
| Measure | Oakwood Primary School Cheltenham, South West | Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1688 of 1,695 | #1277 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #15561 of 15,697 | #11657 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 310 | 238 |
| Pupils on roll | 310 | 238 |
| Free school meals | 45.2% | 17.6% |
| Capacity filled | 73.8% | 99.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 14% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 1% |
| 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.oakwood.gloucs.sch.uk/ | www.prestburystmarys.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (32.9 vs 5.9).
- •Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (56% vs 14%).
- •Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School does better on ks2: higher standard (1% vs 0%).
- •Oakwood Primary School is the larger school with 310 students compared with 238.
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 Oakwood Primary School better than Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School?
On the Success Index (England), Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School ranks higher (32.9 vs 5.9 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 Oakwood Primary School and Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School?
About 383 m in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Oakwood Primary School: 310. Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School: 238. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakwood Primary School and Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School rank in South West?
Oakwood Primary School is 1688th of 1,695 and Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School is 1277th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).