Grangefield Primary School
Cheltenham, GL52 8GL · Gloucestershire · primary school
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55th 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 — 7.3/10 against 4,238 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Grangefield Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 8.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. 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 (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Rocksteady and Music Guru clubs, or participate in netball, football, hockey, rounders, quad kids, athletics, gymnastics, and dance. Instrumental lessons include clarinet, saxophone, violin, piano, guitar, ukulele, and electric guitar. Year 6 pupils go on a residential trip, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 421 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 manage class sizes when the roll exceeds the published capacity? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard in maths? How is the after-school club structured for children who need wraparound care?
What Ofsted said about Grangefield Primary School
Overview
Grangefield Primary School is described as a welcoming environment where staff cultivate warm relationships, ensuring pupils feel safe and engaged. The school demonstrates high ambition for pupil achievement, with a carefully considered curriculum and effective support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Overall, the inspection found the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership to be good.
Strengths
- Reading is a high priority, with staff trained to teach early reading well; pupils learn to read quickly and achieve well in phonics.
- The curriculum is informed by research, with precise knowledge defined from the early years, providing clarity for teachers and helping pupils build secure understanding.
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes to learning, behave well, and are respectful to one another and adults.
- Staff feel well supported by leaders regarding workload and professional development, while governors hold leaders to account effectively.
- The school fosters personal development through initiatives like the ‘owl council’ and the ‘gaining my wings’ programme, which increases cultural understanding.
Areas to improve
- Some activities to help pupils remember previous learning are not focused on the most important knowledge, leading to gaps; the school should ensure these approaches are effective.
- The attendance of some pupils, particularly those who are disadvantaged, is too low; the school should strengthen its work to improve their regular attendance.
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 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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