Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School
Cheltenham, GL54 2AW · Gloucestershire · primary school
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151st 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 4,277 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6/10 among them, against 5.3/10 nationally. 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in February 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6 out of 10 among them, against 5.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Nature, Wellbeing, Drawing, Choir, Dance, Gardening, and Compass Wellness Clubs. Sports include football, martial arts, jujutsu, SupaStrikers, and Tai Jutsu Kai. Arts and music options feature drama and the Pasgetti Dance Company. A trip to Cotswold Farm Park is offered, alongside breakfast and after-school clubs.
Getting in
The published school roll is 341 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 curriculum support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific support is available
What Ofsted said about Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school with a "warm, welcoming ethos" where pupils feel safe and behave very well. While attendance and behaviour are rated at a "strong standard," the curriculum, teaching, and leadership are assessed at an "expected standard," with outcomes in line with national averages.
Strengths
- Attendance is improving due to a "well coordinated approach" that identifies underlying causes of absence and works with external agencies.
- Pupils conduct themselves as "mature and responsible ambassadors," showing "positive relationships" and high expectations for behaviour.
- The personal development curriculum effectively supports mental health, using interventions like "equine, play and nurture therapy" and assemblies on "social heroes."
- The curriculum is "well sequenced," helping pupils build knowledge securely and use subject-specific vocabulary confidently.
- Leaders demonstrate "high ambition" and a "visible presence," prioritising staff wellbeing and working closely with parents and partners.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teaching is "consistently precise" so pupils develop secure and effective learning strategies.
- Agreed approaches to supporting pupils, including those with special educational needs, must be applied "consistently" by all staff.
- Leaders and governors should strengthen their skills in identifying improvements and evaluating the impact of their work with greater precision.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed to ensure pupils feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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