The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 268
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 17.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mr Matthew Ferris (Executive Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bouncers Lane, Prestbury, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 5JB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's Church of England Infant School
Primary · Very close
Oakwood Primary School
Primary · 383m away
Lift Crescent View
Academy · 618m away
Battledown Centre for Children and Families
Special school · 1.2km away
Battledown School
Academy · 1.2km away
Pittville School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Berkhampstead School
Independent · 1.3km away
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School?
Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School currently has 268 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School take?
Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School?
Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School is in Cheltenham, GL52 5JB, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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