Shurdington Church of England Primary School
Cheltenham, GL51 4UQ · Gloucestershire · primary school
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38th 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 — 8.0/10 against 2,690 of them, against 7.0/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 62% | 4.02 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 38% | 2.98 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Shurdington Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% 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 13.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
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 curriculum support pupils who are working towards the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Shurdington Church of England Primary School
Overview
This inspection describes a school where pupils are keen to be the ‘B.E.S.T’ they can be, underpinned by values of believing, enjoying, and succeeding together. The report highlights an inclusive ethos where everyone is welcome, with exceptional attitudes to learning and high expectations from adults. Governors and staff work as a single team, delivering an ambitious curriculum that builds pupils’ cultural capital and character.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘exceptional’ attitudes to learning, listening respectfully and taking ‘great care with their written work’.
- The school offers a ‘well-considered enrichment offer’ with a vast range of clubs, ensuring ‘something for everyone’ and removing barriers for disadvantaged pupils.
- Reading is a priority with an ‘ambitious and well-structured’ phonics curriculum, helping most pupils develop accuracy and fluency.
- Significant improvements in the mathematics curriculum are visible, with ‘forensic analysis’ identifying gaps and ‘maths meetings’ helping pupils revisit tricky concepts.
- Pastoral care is strong, with high-quality support helping pupils manage feelings and significantly reducing absences.
Areas to improve
- Support for the small proportion of pupils who do not keep up with the phonics programme is ‘not always securing their ability to read fluently’.
- Work for some pupils with SEND does not always precisely match their prior knowledge; staff must better ‘adapt or scaffold work’ to help them secure knowledge.
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 | 56% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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