The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- 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
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
5% 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 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 201
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Trust
- GOTHERINGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Biddle (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
The Lawns, Gotherington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 9QT
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Gotherington Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gotherington Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gotherington Primary School?
Gotherington Primary School currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gotherington Primary School take?
Gotherington Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gotherington Primary School?
Gotherington Primary School is in Cheltenham, GL52 9QT, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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