The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 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, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 231
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 9.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mr Mark Bacon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
December 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Station Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL3 2JX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChurchdown Village Infant School
Primary · Very close
Churchdown School
Secondary · 609m away
Chosen Hill School
Secondary · 732m away
Churchdown Parton Manor Junior School
Primary · 974m away
Churchdown Parton Manor Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Innsworth Infant School
Primary · 2.1km away
Sir Thomas Rich's School
Secondary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Churchdown Village Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Churchdown Village Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Churchdown Village Junior School?
Churchdown Village Junior School currently has 231 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Churchdown Village Junior School take?
Churchdown Village Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Churchdown Village Junior School?
Churchdown Village Junior School is in Gloucester, GL3 2JX, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Churchdown Village Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Churchdown Village Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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