Andoversford Primary School
Cheltenham, GL54 4HR · Gloucestershire · primary school
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117th of 218 primary schools in Gloucestershire we can score, 241 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.7/10 against 3,211 of them, against 4.6/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 71.0 · 68 | 41% | 2.78 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 26% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Andoversford Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 64 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to maintain the Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Andoversford Primary School
Overview
Andoversford Primary School is described as an inclusive village school where pupils are at the heart of the community. Leaders maintain high expectations, resulting in a purposeful learning environment where pupils feel safe, behave well, and value their friendships. The report highlights strong leadership, effective teaching in core subjects, and a culture that promotes personal development and respect for diversity.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite, confident and mature," showing "understanding and respect for each other" and articulating the school’s ASPIRE values.
- Leaders prioritise reading, with younger pupils learning to read well through a "consistent and effective approach to the teaching of phonics."
- The mathematics curriculum is "carefully crafted," with teachers having "good subject knowledge" and being quick to resolve misconceptions.
- Staff ensure pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are "included fully in all aspects of school life" and can access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Governors are "knowledgeable about the school’s effectiveness" and share the ambition of leaders for all pupils to succeed.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure staff "identify, sequence and plan core knowledge precisely" in some wider curriculum subjects, as it is not always explicit what pupils should know.
- In some subjects, staff do not use assessment information well enough to check understanding, leading to gaps in pupils' knowledge; teachers need to check what pupils know when implementing the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of keeping pupils safe," knowledgeable staff, and effective systems for reporting concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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