Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School
Cheltenham, GL52 6QZ · Gloucestershire · primary school
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20th 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 1,615 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.2/10 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 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 18.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.2 out of 10 among them, against 9.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can learn woodwind, piano, guitar, and ukulele.
Getting in
The published school roll is 207 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
How does the school support pupils who do not reach the higher standard? What does the music curriculum look like for beginners?
What Ofsted said about Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School
Overview
Holy Apostles’ Church of England Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school is described as “warm and welcoming” with a “positive and friendly ethos” that supports high expectations for pupil achievement. Pupils enjoy learning, behave well, and feel safe within a strong sense of community.
Strengths
- There is a “sharp focus on reading,” resulting in high phonics outcomes and confident, fluent readers.
- The curriculum is “well-sequenced and coherent,” with staff possessing “strong subject knowledge” to explain concepts clearly.
- Pupils use “age-appropriate subject-specific vocabulary” effectively due to a strong emphasis on building vocabulary.
- An “inclusive culture” ensures pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) learn the same curriculum as their peers.
- Pupils are well prepared for the next stage of education, learning resilience and taking on leadership roles.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure changes to the writing curriculum are “consistently implemented” so younger pupils secure fundamentals like sentence structure and handwriting.
- The school should ensure that “misconceptions are identified and addressed effectively across the curriculum” to prevent gaps in understanding.
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 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| 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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