The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 206
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 22.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mrs Caroline Parker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
11 official reports linked on this page, including 10 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
July 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
April 2006 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8PB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChrist Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 480m away
The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great
Primary · 643m away
CCP Education Centre
Independent · 681m away
Gardners Lane Primary School
Primary · 699m away
Dean Close Airthrie
Independent · 766m away
Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service
Pupil referral unit · 802m away
Rowanfield Junior School
Primary · 858m away
Rowanfield Infant School
Primary · 858m away
Questions parents ask
What is Gloucester Road Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gloucester Road Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gloucester Road Primary School?
Gloucester Road Primary School currently has 206 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gloucester Road Primary School take?
Gloucester Road Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gloucester Road Primary School?
Gloucester Road Primary School is in Cheltenham, GL51 8PB, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gloucester Road Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Gloucester Road Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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