Springbank Primary Academy vs St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 890 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Springbank Primary Academy
Cheltenham · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
435 students
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Cheltenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
191 students
| Measure | Springbank Primary Academy Cheltenham, South West | St Thomas More Catholic Primary School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1380 of 1,695 | #1608 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #12487 of 15,697 | #14591 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 435 | 191 |
| Pupils on roll | 435 | 191 |
| Free school meals | 33.8% | 33.5% |
| Capacity filled | 103.6% | 91% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 53% | 33% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 5% | 3% |
| 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.springbankpri-ac.gloucs.sch.uk | www.st-thomasmore.gloucs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Springbank Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.7 vs 15.8).
- •Springbank Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (53% vs 33%).
- •Springbank Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (5% vs 3%).
- •Springbank Primary Academy is the larger school with 435 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 Springbank Primary Academy better than St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Springbank Primary Academy ranks higher (28.7 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 Springbank Primary Academy and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School?
About 890 m in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Springbank Primary Academy: 435. St Thomas More Catholic Primary School: 191. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Springbank Primary Academy and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School rank in South West?
Springbank Primary Academy is 1380th of 1,695 and St Thomas More Catholic Primary School is 1608th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).