The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 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
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 411
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 16.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Trust
- LITTLE WAY CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Penney (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
St James Square, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3QG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCCP Education Centre
Independent · Very close
Gloucestershire Hospital Education Service
Pupil referral unit · 366m away
Cheltenham Ladies' College
Independent · 560m away
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary · 631m away
Gloucester Road Primary School
Primary · 643m away
Dean Close Airthrie
Independent · 773m away
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Primary · 931m away
St John's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 997m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great?
The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great currently has 411 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great take?
The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great?
The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great is in Cheltenham, GL50 3QG, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great have a sixth form?
No, The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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