The short version
Above-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 8% 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
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 23 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 255
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 8.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Miss Lara Hudson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Mitchell Way, Upper Rissington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 2PL
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is The Rissington School's Ofsted rating?
The Rissington School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Rissington School?
The Rissington School currently has 255 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Rissington School take?
The Rissington School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Rissington School?
The Rissington School is in Cheltenham, GL54 2PL, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Rissington School have a sixth form?
No, The Rissington School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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