St James' Church of England Primary School vs The High School Leckhampton
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South West, England, 915 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
St James' Church of England Primary School
Cheltenham · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
408 students
The High School Leckhampton
Cheltenham · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
759 students
| Measure | St James' Church of England Primary School Cheltenham, South West | The High School Leckhampton Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 94 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #675 of 1,695 | #16 of 402 |
| National rank | #6357 of 15,697 | #147 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 408 | 759 |
| Pupils on roll | 408 | 759 |
| Free school meals | 6.9% | 9.9% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 84.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| 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.stjamescofeprimary-dgat.co.uk | www.hsl.gloucs.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The High School Leckhampton scores higher on the Success Index (England) (94.0 vs 57.6).
- •The High School Leckhampton is the larger school with 759 students compared with 408.
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 St James' Church of England Primary School better than The High School Leckhampton?
On the Success Index (England), The High School Leckhampton ranks higher (94.0 vs 57.6 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 St James' Church of England Primary School and The High School Leckhampton?
About 915 m in a straight line, between Cheltenham and Cheltenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
St James' Church of England Primary School: 408. The High School Leckhampton: 759. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St James' Church of England Primary School and The High School Leckhampton rank in South West?
St James' Church of England Primary School is 675th of 1,695 and The High School Leckhampton is 16th of 402 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).