Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School
Cheltenham, GL52 5JB · Gloucestershire · primary school
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167th 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 3,839 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 2.6/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 1.0 · 21 | 25% | 0.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 1.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8 out of 10 among them, against 2.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club, an after-school club, and a Kids' Club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 238 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 curriculum support pupils who are working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the Kids' Club sessions?
What Ofsted said about Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School
Overview
Prestbury St Mary’s Church of England Junior School continues to be a good school, where pupils enjoy "warm and respectful relationships" and feel part of a supportive community. Leaders maintain high expectations, resulting in pupils who behave well and demonstrate positive attitudes towards their learning. The school provides a broad curriculum with strong support for reading and pupils with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils learn a "broad and ambitious curriculum" that is carefully sequenced, allowing them to build detailed knowledge and skills over time, particularly in mathematics and geography.
- Staff effectively identify and adapt teaching for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring "most pupils with SEND achieve well."
- Reading is highly valued, with pupils enthusiastically borrowing books and engaging with various genres, supported by a structured early reading curriculum.
- Leaders place a strong emphasis on mental health and well-being, helping pupils learn to "keep connected" with others and access support when needed.
- Governors provide "intelligent support and challenge," ensuring resources are well managed and staff feel valued and supported professionally.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not yet embedded the new curriculum, meaning pupils do not gain detailed knowledge and skills in every subject; leaders need to implement and evaluate this to ensure consistent learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with pupils trusting adults and leaders being "tenacious in their work to protect children" through appropriate policies and close collaboration with local partners.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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.
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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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