Gretton Primary School
Cheltenham, GL54 5EY · Gloucestershire · primary school
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212nd 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 3,836 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.3/10 among them, against 1.1/10 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 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gretton Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.3 out of 10 among them, against 1.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access dance, sewing, coding and Young Voices clubs, alongside rounders and athletics. Music lessons include guitar, piano, violin and iPad music. Trips have included visits to Resorts World and Birmingham. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 92 pupils against a stated capacity of 103. 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 plan to raise attainment from the current 43.0% to the national median of 64%? What specific actions are being taken to address the March 2024 inspection findings? How does the breakfast club support pupils' readiness for learning?
What Ofsted said about Gretton Primary School
Overview
Gretton Primary School is emerging from a period of significant staffing and leadership changes. The report states that while pupils learn effectively in core subjects, they “do not learn as successfully in the wider curriculum.” The school has a “determined and ambitious vision” and pupils feel safe and valued within the friendly environment.
Strengths
- Pupils’ behaviour is “Good,” with conduct reflecting the school’s values and high expectations.
- The core curriculum is “ambitious” and “well sequenced,” helping pupils build knowledge over time, particularly in mathematics.
- Children get off to a “good start in Reception,” quickly learning routines and developing emotional awareness.
- Pupils enjoy leadership roles, such as the school council, and benefit from a wide range of after-school clubs.
- Parents are “overwhelmingly positive” about the school and the recent improvements.
Areas to improve
- Staff must ensure consistent delivery of the phonics curriculum so all pupils learn the phonics code rapidly.
- The school must provide training so staff have sufficient subject knowledge to teach the wider curriculum effectively.
- Subject leadership and assessment in the wider curriculum must be strengthened to ensure pupils build secure understanding over time.
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 | 86% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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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