Rowanfield Junior School
Cheltenham, GL51 8HY · Gloucestershire · primary school
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109th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.0/10 against 1,792 of them, against 4.9/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rowanfield Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 4.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 345 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 working towards the higher standard in maths? What specific enrichment opportunities are available for children who have already met the expected standard? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll is close to its maximum capacity?
What Ofsted said about Rowanfield Junior School
Overview
Rowanfield Junior School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school fosters a “strong culture of belonging” where pupils display “positive attitudes towards their learning” and behave well. Leaders have implemented clear routines and high expectations, resulting in a calm environment where pupils can learn without disruption.
Strengths
- The school’s ethos, built on the ‘4Ds’, creates a supportive community where pupils “trust adults to help them with any worries” and enjoy memorable cultural experiences.
- Teachers “clearly model and explain the work,” helping pupils develop knowledge and understanding, particularly in subjects like mathematics.
- Reading is actively promoted, with pupils who need additional support receiving “effective help” that quickly improves their accuracy and fluency.
- The school “effectively identifies the individual needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities,” ensuring they learn alongside peers with well-trained support.
- Attendance is “improving steadily” due to determined leadership and bespoke support for families, driven by pupils’ desire to attend.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum sequence “does not build on prior learning,” causing pupils difficulty in remembering what they have learned over time.
- The trust must ensure all curriculum areas are “clearly defined” so pupils can develop understanding and recall learning effectively.
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 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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