The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 278
- Capacity
- 66%
- FSM
- 38.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Trust
- Child and Family Learning Trust
- Head
- Mr Oliver Tuck (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
October 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Gardners Lane, Swindon Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 9JW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGloucester Road Primary School
Primary · 699m away
CCP Education Centre
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The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great
Primary · 1.0km away
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Dunalley Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Rowanfield Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Rowanfield Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service
Pupil referral unit · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Gardners Lane Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gardners Lane Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gardners Lane Primary School?
Gardners Lane Primary School currently has 278 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gardners Lane Primary School take?
Gardners Lane Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gardners Lane Primary School?
Gardners Lane Primary School is in Cheltenham, GL51 9JW, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gardners Lane Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Gardners Lane Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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