Leckhampton Church of England Primary School
Cheltenham, GL53 0HP · Gloucestershire · primary school
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17th 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 1,528 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.6/10 among them, against 9.2/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 27.0 · 97 | 25% | 2.42 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Leckhampton Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 27.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.6 out of 10 among them, against 9.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Quiz Club, Lego and Coding Club, French Club, Streetdance, Young Engineers, Breathe Club, Ovation Theatre Club, and AI Comics. Sports include football, athletics, netball, cross-country, modern and country dance, rounders, cricket, and yoga. Arts and music options cover art and textiles, recorder, piano, guitar, drums, and choirs. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 630 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the after-school club? How does the curriculum adapt for pupils with similar backgrounds to the national average?
What Ofsted said about Leckhampton Church of England Primary School
Overview
Leckhampton Church of England Primary School provides a high-quality education where staff foster "highly respectful, positive relationships" with pupils. The report highlights an "ambitious and carefully crafted" curriculum that prepares students well for secondary school, supported by "exemplary" behaviour and a strong focus on personal development rooted in Christian principles.
Strengths
- Pupils display "exemplary" behaviour, with bullying being "extremely rare" and learning largely "uninterrupted by distractions".
- The curriculum is "coherent" and "well-constructed", ensuring pupils build knowledge systematically, particularly in subjects like mathematics and art.
- Personal development is exceptional, with pupils encouraged to be "agents of change" and develop a "strong moral understanding" through close ties with the local church.
- Staff provide a "high level of care", creating an environment where pupils feel "very happy and safe" and are included in school life.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities have their needs "identified clearly" and achieve well through adapted teaching approaches.
Areas to improve
- The new system for assessing pupils’ work is "not fully established", leading to inconsistent understanding of pupil progress across the school.
- The new strategy for teaching early reading is "not implemented consistently" for pupils needing to catch up, hindering the progress of a small number of students.
- Senior leaders should communicate more effectively with parents, as some feel the current communication is insufficient.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective", with a "culture of vigilance" maintained through robust recruitment processes and well-trained staff who can identify risks.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 81% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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