Greatfield Park Primary School
Cheltenham, GL51 3FZ · Gloucestershire · primary school
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149th 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 3,809 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3/10 among them, against 3.9/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 62% | 3.50 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Greatfield Park Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0%, against a national median of 7%. 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 3.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 183 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
With 27 places currently available, how does the school manage class sizes if demand rises next year? How does the curriculum support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about Greatfield Park Primary School
Overview
Greatfield Park Primary School is described as a "caring, nurturing and happy school" where pupils feel safe and thrive. The inspection confirms that the school provides a "Good" quality of education, with high expectations for achievement and behaviour that are now "consistently realised."
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious and exciting," well sequenced to identify key knowledge, skills, and vocabulary.
- Reading is prioritised from the start, with focused support helping pupils who find it difficult to "catch up and improve their fluency."
- Staff build positive relationships, ensuring pupils "respect staff and trust them to take care of them."
- Pastoral provision is "high quality," having a "demonstrable impact on pupils’ self-esteem, confidence and behaviour."
- Pupils enjoy "exciting opportunities" such as caving, rock climbing, and performing at a national arena.
Areas to improve
- In a minority of subjects, the new curriculum is still in the "early stages of being implemented," leaving some pupils with "gaps in their knowledge."
- Attendance remains too low for some pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), causing them to "miss out on essential learning."
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 | 47% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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