Gotherington Primary School
Cheltenham, GL52 9QT · Gloucestershire · primary school
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96th 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 3,159 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gotherington Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3 out of 10 among them, against 5.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join an after-school club and participate in skateboarding, ultimate frisbee, and tri-golf.
Getting in
The published school roll is 197 pupils against a stated capacity of 202. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Gotherington Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are proud of their contributions and strive to give their best, supported by an "ambitious curriculum" that develops their "cultural capital." While reading is central to learning and safeguarding arrangements are effective, the school faces challenges in embedding its new restorative approach to behaviour and ensuring independence for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes, taking on roles such as "house captains" and participating in charitable work.
- The curriculum is carefully sequenced, allowing pupils to "build links between subjects" and make connections across historical periods.
- Reading is prioritised through initiatives like the ‘Reading River’, ensuring pupils engage with a "broad range of fiction and non-fiction."
- Teaching accurately checks understanding, addressing misconceptions quickly to help pupils "secure their understanding."
- Provision for mental health and well-being is developed, including the successful use of the school dog to help pupils regulate.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must develop skills to "scaffold learning for pupils with SEND" so they are not over-reliant on adult support and can learn independently.
- The school must make better use of incident analysis to shape personal development provision, enabling pupils to improve their interactions and treat one another fairly.
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 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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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