The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 420
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 12.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mrs Alison Godfrey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
West Drive, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 4LB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPittville School
Secondary · 572m away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · 742m away
CCP Education Centre
Independent · 872m away
The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great
Primary · 1.0km away
Berkhampstead School
Independent · 1.1km away
St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Gardners Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service
Pupil referral unit · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Dunalley Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Dunalley Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dunalley Primary School?
Dunalley Primary School currently has 420 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dunalley Primary School take?
Dunalley Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dunalley Primary School?
Dunalley Primary School is in Cheltenham, GL50 4LB, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dunalley Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Dunalley Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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