Rowanfield Junior School vs Springbank Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rowanfield Junior School
Cheltenham · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
345 students
Springbank Primary Academy
Cheltenham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
435 students
| Measure | Rowanfield Junior School Cheltenham, South West | Springbank Primary Academy Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 43 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1039 of 1,695 | #1380 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #9618 of 15,697 | #12487 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 345 | 435 |
| Pupils on roll | 345 | 435 |
| Free school meals | 39.1% | 33.8% |
| Capacity filled | 95.8% | 103.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 67% | 53% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 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.rowanfield-junior.gloucs.sch.uk | www.springbankpri-ac.gloucs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Rowanfield Junior School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.5 vs 28.7).
- •Rowanfield Junior School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (67% vs 53%).
- •Springbank Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 4%).
- •Springbank Primary Academy is the larger school with 435 students compared with 345.
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 Junior School better than Springbank Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Rowanfield Junior School ranks higher (42.5 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 Junior School and Springbank Primary Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Rowanfield Junior School: 345. Springbank Primary Academy: 435. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Rowanfield Junior School and Springbank Primary Academy rank in South West?
Rowanfield Junior School is 1039th of 1,695 and Springbank Primary Academy is 1380th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).