St James' Church of England Primary School vs Warden Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 675 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
Warden Hill Primary School
Cheltenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
415 students
| Measure | St James' Church of England Primary School Cheltenham, South West | Warden Hill Primary School Cheltenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 58 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #675 of 1,695 | #213 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #6357 of 15,697 | #2128 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 408 | 415 |
| Pupils on roll | 408 | 415 |
| Free school meals | 6.9% | 11.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.1% | 98.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 59% | 73% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 25% |
| 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.wardenhill.gloucs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Warden Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (80.2 vs 57.6).
- •Warden Hill Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73% vs 59%).
- •Warden Hill Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 11%).
- •Warden Hill Primary School is the larger school with 415 students compared with 408.
- •St James' Church of England Primary School is a academy school while Warden Hill Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Warden Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Warden Hill Primary School ranks higher (80.2 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 Warden Hill Primary School?
About 675 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. Warden Hill Primary School: 415. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do St James' Church of England Primary School and Warden Hill Primary School rank in South West?
St James' Church of England Primary School is 675th of 1,695 and Warden Hill Primary School is 213th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).