Pate's Grammar School vs St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 417 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pate's Grammar School
Cheltenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,288 students
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Cheltenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
191 students
| Measure | Pate's Grammar School Cheltenham, South West | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 99 Top 5% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1 of 402 | #1608 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #10 of 4,090 | #14591 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 1,288 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,288 | 191 |
| Free school meals | 5.7% | 33.5% |
| Capacity filled | 105.6% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 3% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 82.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 99.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 100% | – |
| EBacc average points | 7.79 | – |
| A level points per entry | 50.8 | – |
| town | Cheltenham | Cheltenham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.patesgs.org/ | www.st-thomasmore.gloucs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Pate's Grammar School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (99.1 vs 15.8).
- •Pate's Grammar School is the larger school with 1,288 students compared with 191.
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 Pate's Grammar School better than St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Pate's Grammar School ranks higher (99.1 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 Pate's Grammar School and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
About 417 m in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pate's Grammar School: 1,288. St Thomas More Catholic Primary School: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pate's Grammar School and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Pate's Grammar School is 1st of 402 and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is 1608th of 1,695 among secondary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).