Charlton Kings Junior School
Cheltenham, GL53 8QE · Gloucestershire · primary school
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19th 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 — 8.8/10 against 2,793 of them, against 9.2/10 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 | 84.0 · 93 | 40% | 3.72 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Charlton Kings Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 84.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 18.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 381 pupils against a stated capacity of 372. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while managing increased pupil numbers?
What Ofsted said about Charlton Kings Junior School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that Charlton Kings Junior School remains ‘good’, with evidence suggesting it might now be judged ‘outstanding’. The report describes a school where ‘pupils excel’ and are ‘very well prepared for their futures’, driven by a clear vision of ‘attainment, belief and community’. Leaders maintain high expectations without complacency, ensuring a ‘well-rounded education’ that fosters confidence and resilience.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘firmly embedded’ with ‘clearly sequenced learning components’ that help pupils consolidate knowledge, particularly in mathematics and art.
- The school is ‘highly inclusive’, with teachers adapting learning effectively so that pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘fully included in learning’.
- Staff provide targeted support, including extra phonics help, ensuring every child leaves ‘able and wanting to read’.
- Behaviour is ‘excellent’, with pupils described as ‘polite, curious and optimistic’ who support one another in lessons.
- Leaders approach their roles with ‘integrity, humility and kindness’, carefully managing staff development to ensure effective curriculum delivery.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 84% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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