The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 217
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 18%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF GLOUCESTER ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kerry Pope (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Malvern Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 2NR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDean Close Airthrie
Independent · Very close
Gloucester Road Primary School
Primary · 480m away
Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service
Pupil referral unit · 532m away
The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great
Primary · 631m away
CCP Education Centre
Independent · 756m away
Cheltenham Ladies' College
Independent · 792m away
Rowanfield Junior School
Primary · 962m away
Dean Close Preparatory School
Independent · 977m away
Questions parents ask
What is Christ Church CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Christ Church CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Christ Church CofE Primary School?
Christ Church CofE Primary School currently has 217 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Christ Church CofE Primary School take?
Christ Church CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Christ Church CofE Primary School?
Christ Church CofE Primary School is in Cheltenham, GL50 2NR, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Christ Church CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Christ Church CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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