Rowanfield Infant School vs Springbank Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rowanfield Infant School
Cheltenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
235 students
Springbank Primary Academy
Cheltenham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
435 students
| Measure | Rowanfield Infant School Cheltenham, South West | Springbank Primary Academy Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1257 of 1,695 | #1380 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #11475 of 15,697 | #12487 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 235 | 435 |
| Pupils on roll | 235 | 435 |
| Free school meals | 28.9% | 33.8% |
| Capacity filled | 87% | 103.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 5% |
| 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.rowanfieldinfant.co.uk/ | www.springbankpri-ac.gloucs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Rowanfield Infant School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (33.8 vs 28.7).
- •Springbank Primary Academy is the larger school with 435 students compared with 235.
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 Rowanfield Infant School better than Springbank Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Rowanfield Infant School ranks higher (33.8 vs 28.7 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 Rowanfield Infant School and Springbank Primary Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rowanfield Infant School: 235. Springbank Primary Academy: 435. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rowanfield Infant School and Springbank Primary Academy rank in South West?
Rowanfield Infant School is 1257th of 1,695 and Springbank Primary Academy is 1380th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).