Cold Aston Church of England Primary School
Cheltenham, GL54 3BN · Gloucestershire · primary school
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6th 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 2,118 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.4/10 among them, against 9.0/10 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 | 83.0 · 92 | 62% | 5.65 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 38% | 3.35 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Cold Aston Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 83.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 17.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. 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 9.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join mock trial and allotment clubs, play netball, multi sports, and cross country, and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 74 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 to the higher standard? What are the specific entry criteria for the current academic year? How are the mock trial and allotment clubs structured for different age groups?
What Ofsted said about Cold Aston Church of England Primary School
Overview
Cold Aston Church of England Primary School is described as a place where the vision of ‘journeying together with love and trust’ creates a strong sense of belonging. Pupils flourish academically and socially, upholding core values of respect, responsibility, and resilience within a calm and harmonious environment. The report highlights that staff know pupils well, fostering warm relationships that empower children to be proud advocates for themselves and others.
Strengths
- Staff know and care for pupils very well, using morning ‘check-ins’ to help children share feelings effectively.
- The school has designed an ‘ambitious curriculum’ for mixed-age classes, with pupils demonstrating strong recall of subject-specific vocabulary.
- Reading is a clear priority; younger pupils quickly learn phonics, and those falling behind receive ‘timely help and support’.
- Effective systems identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to enjoy the same curriculum as their peers.
- Personal development is outstanding, with pupils participating in rich experiences like trips, art workshops, and debates on current affairs.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure links to pupils' prior learning are made explicit enough to deepen understanding across all subjects.
- Systems to help pupils recall knowledge in some wider curriculum subjects need strengthening to secure important content in long-term memory.
- Checks on pupils' understanding occasionally lack precision in some subjects, preventing the secure retention of knowledge.
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 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 83% |
| 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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