The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp 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)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 208
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 12%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mr A Mitchell (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 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Glenfall Way, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 6XZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCharlton Kings Junior School
Primary · 586m away
Balcarras School
Secondary · 647m away
Charlton Kings Infants' School
Primary · 713m away
St Edward's School
Independent · 1.2km away
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Battledown Centre for Children and Families
Special school · 1.6km away
Battledown School
Academy · 1.6km away
Berkhampstead School
Independent · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
What is Glenfall Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Glenfall Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Glenfall Community Primary School?
Glenfall Community Primary School currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Glenfall Community Primary School take?
Glenfall Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Glenfall Community Primary School?
Glenfall Community Primary School is in Cheltenham, GL52 6XZ, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Glenfall Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Glenfall Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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