The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 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
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp 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)
106
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 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 199
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 24.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mr Jon Millin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Shurdington Primary School, Badgeworth Lane, Shurdington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 4UQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Shurdington Church of England Primary School a selective school?
No. Shurdington Church of England Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Shurdington Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shurdington Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shurdington Church of England Primary School?
Shurdington Church of England Primary School currently has 199 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shurdington Church of England Primary School take?
Shurdington Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shurdington Church of England Primary School?
Shurdington Church of England Primary School is in Cheltenham, GL51 4UQ, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shurdington Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Shurdington Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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