Northleach Church of England Primary School
Cheltenham, GL54 3HJ · Gloucestershire · primary school
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195th 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 — 0.1/10 against 3,977 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 27.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.08 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Northleach Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 27.0% 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%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Mindfulness, Street Dance, Lego, Multi Sports, Gymnastics, Book, Art and Science Clubs. Sports include Cross Country, football, netball, athletics, swimming and an Annual Sports Day. Arts features include Choir, Recorder Club, Music and Drama, and productions. Year 5-6 pupils climb at Trip 270. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 114 pupils against a stated capacity of 175. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve reading outcomes for the cohort? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Northleach Church of England Primary School
Overview
Northleach Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, described by parents as a ‘wonderful place’ where pupils are happy and achieve well. Leaders maintain high expectations, fostering a positive environment where pupils feel safe, valued, and encouraged to ‘have a voice’. The school provides high-quality pastoral support and a broad curriculum that excites learners from Reception onwards.
Strengths
- Reading is central to education, with a sharp focus on phonics and access to high-quality books, ensuring pupils become ‘confident and competent readers’.
- Pupils demonstrate excellent personal development, behaving kindly and showing respect for different family models, underpinned by the school’s Christian foundation.
- Staff receive valued training and support for their mental health, while governors effectively hold leaders to account for the quality of education.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive adapted learning and study the same content as their peers.
- A wide range of clubs and community experiences, such as visiting care homes, cultivate pupils’ interests and build confidence.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must complete the process of embedding the planned curriculum effectively in all foundation subjects, as it is not yet fully established in some areas.
- Leaders need to ensure safeguarding records ‘clearly and consistently demonstrate the action taken’ in response to concerns, as current entries sometimes lack sufficient detail.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a strong culture that keeps pupils safe, although leaders must improve the detail recorded in safeguarding incident logs.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 84% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 27% |
| 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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