Oakwood Primary School vs St Mary's Church of England Infant 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
St Mary's Church of England Infant School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
177 students
| Measure | Oakwood Primary School Cheltenham, South West | St Mary's Church of England Infant School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 6 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1688 of 1,695 | #473 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #15561 of 15,697 | #4613 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 310 | 177 |
| Pupils on roll | 310 | 177 |
| Free school meals | 45.2% | 14.7% |
| Capacity filled | 73.8% | 98.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 14% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| 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.prestburystmarysfederation.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Mary's Church of England Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.3 vs 5.9).
- •Oakwood Primary School is the larger school with 310 students compared with 177.
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 St Mary's Church of England Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), St Mary's Church of England Infant School ranks higher (66.3 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 St Mary's Church of England Infant 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. St Mary's Church of England Infant School: 177. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Oakwood Primary School and St Mary's Church of England Infant School rank in South West?
Oakwood Primary School is 1688th of 1,695 and St Mary's Church of England Infant School is 473rd of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).