The short version
Above-average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 71% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 10% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
71%
+9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 82
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 9.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Headteacher Justin Godding (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Didbrook, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 5PF
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Isbourne Valley School's Ofsted rating?
Isbourne Valley School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Isbourne Valley School?
Isbourne Valley School currently has 82 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Isbourne Valley School take?
Isbourne Valley School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Isbourne Valley School?
Isbourne Valley School is in Cheltenham, GL54 5PF, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Isbourne Valley School have a sixth form?
No, Isbourne Valley School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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