Coberley Church of England Primary School
Cheltenham, GL53 9QZ · Gloucestershire · primary school
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22nd 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 2,676 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.4/10 among them, against 8.9/10 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 | 86.0 · 95 | 40% | 3.78 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Coberley Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 86.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 14.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.4 out of 10 among them, against 8.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 74 pupils against a stated capacity of 70. 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
Since the similar-intake comparison shows a lower score than the national average, what specific strategies are being used to support pupil progress? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while managing a roll that exceeds its designated places?
What Ofsted said about Coberley Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils “thrive” at this school, benefiting from an “ambitious curriculum” where reading is central and staff maintain “high expectations.” The inspection found that pupils behave well, feel safe, and demonstrate strong kindness, supported by “warm relationships” with adults and peers. While the overall effectiveness is judged as Good, the report highlights specific areas regarding curriculum sequencing and subject leadership that require further development.
Strengths
- Reading is prioritised effectively, with staff trained to spot gaps and books matched to pupils’ phonics ability, helping most achieve fluency by the end of key stage 1.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “fully included” and receive personalised support, allowing them to “learn well.”
- The school fosters excellent personal development, including work on mental well-being where each child has a journal to reflect on their feelings.
- Pupils enjoy a “calm learning environment” and take pride in responsibilities such as house captains and eco councillors.
Areas to improve
- In some wider curriculum subjects, knowledge has not been sequenced in a logical order, meaning pupils struggle to make links with previous learning or remember it securely.
- Some subject leadership is at an early stage, with a minority of leaders lacking the training needed to effectively monitor and evaluate their subjects.
Safeguarding
The report states that “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 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 86% |
| 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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