Best Primary Schools in Cheltenham
62 primary schools found
Key Facts
- In Cheltenham, 62 primary schools, accounting for 39.2% of all schools, provide education to a total of 16,513 pupils.
- Cheltenham's primary schools have an Ofsted rating of 93.6% Good or Outstanding, with 5 Outstanding and 39 Good out of 47 inspected schools.
- The 62 primary schools in Cheltenham have a pupil-teacher ratio of 20.13, with spending per pupil at £7,466, and 14.2% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- At KS2, 58.4% of pupils in Cheltenham's primary schools meet the expected standard, with a persistent absence rate of 13.5%, and 16.7% of pupils having special educational needs.
Ashley Manor Preparatory School
Cheltenham, GL52 6NR
Independent · Primary · Ages 1–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils280
P/T Ratio–
BS
Berkhampstead School
Cheltenham, GL52 2QA
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils258
P/T Ratio–
Cheltenham College
Cheltenham, GL53 7LD
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils1,178
P/T Ratio–
Cheltenham Ladies' College
Cheltenham, GL50 3EP
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18 · Girls
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils833
P/T Ratio–
DC
Dean Close Preparatory School
Cheltenham, GL51 6QS
Independent · Primary · Ages 2–14
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils446
P/T Ratio–
DC
Dean Close School
Cheltenham, GL51 6HE
Independent · Primary · Ages 12–19
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils499
P/T Ratio–
St Edward's School
Cheltenham, GL53 8EY
Independent · Primary · Ages 11–18
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils257
P/T Ratio–
The Richard Pate School
Cheltenham, GL53 9RP
Independent · Primary · Ages 3–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence–
Pupils296
P/T Ratio–
CC
Christ Church CofE Primary School
Ofsted
Outstanding
Cheltenham, GL50 2NR
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected64%
Absence4.2%
Pupils217
P/T Ratio20.1
CC
Coberley Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Cheltenham, GL53 9QZ
State · Primary · Ages 5–11
KS2 Expected62%
Absence4.7%
Pupils71
P/T Ratio16.0
TG
Temple Guiting Church of England School
Ofsted
Good
Cheltenham, GL54 5RW
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected100%
Absence4.8%
Pupils100
P/T Ratio18.5
Battledown School
Ofsted
Good
Cheltenham, GL52 6PZ
Academy · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence7.8%
Pupils70
P/T Ratio5.2
LC
Leckhampton Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Cheltenham, GL53 0HP
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected76%
Absence3.4%
Pupils630
P/T Ratio19.1
HA
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Cheltenham, GL52 6QZ
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected77%
Absence4.5%
Pupils208
P/T Ratio22.2
ST
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Cheltenham, GL51 0HZ
Academy · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected–
Absence6.4%
Pupils181
P/T Ratio17.7
Isbourne Valley School
Ofsted
Good
Cheltenham, GL54 5PF
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected58%
Absence4.6%
Pupils82
P/T Ratio16.1
Gardners Lane Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Cheltenham, GL51 9JW
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected34%
Absence9.5%
Pupils278
P/T Ratio17.8
WC
Withington Church of England Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Cheltenham, GL54 4BQ
State · Primary · Ages 2–11
KS2 Expected43%
Absence4.2%
Pupils11
P/T Ratio3.6
Grangefield Primary School
Ofsted
Good
Cheltenham, GL52 8GL
State · Primary · Ages 4–11
KS2 Expected60%
Absence5.4%
Pupils421
P/T Ratio20.8
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 62 primary schools in Cheltenham, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
Area Benchmarks
| Metric | Cheltenham | England |
|---|---|---|
| School QualityGood or Outstanding (Ofsted) | 94% | 90% |
| Primary ResultsKS2 Expected Standard | 58% | 61% |
| AttendancePersistent Absence | 13% | 20% |
| ResourcesPupil-Teacher Ratio | 20.1:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Spending per Pupil | £7,466 | £7,460 |
About This Data
- •School information is sourced from Get Information About Schools (GIAS), the official UK government register maintained by the Department for Education.
- •Inspection ratings are from Ofsted (state schools) and ISI (independent schools).
- •Performance data includes Key Stage 2, GCSE, and A-Level results from the Department for Education.