Tewkesbury Church of England Primary School
Tewkesbury, GL20 5RQ · Gloucestershire · primary school
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144th 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 — 4.3/10 against 2,841 of them, against 4.2/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 62% | 3.03 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Tewkesbury Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. However, 3.0% reached the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Chill out zone, Lego club, Board games/card games, Christmas Crafts, and French Club. Sports include Athletics, Cross Country, Netball, Tag Rugby, Football Club, Archery, Cricket, and Table Tennis. Arts and music options are Choir and Drawing. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 296 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 aiming to move from the expected to the higher standard? What specific support is available for children who find the transition to secondary school challenging? How are the various sports and clubs scheduled to ensure all pupils have access?
What Ofsted said about Tewkesbury Church of England Primary School
Overview
The inspection describes the school as “welcoming, inclusive and nurturing,” where pupils feel “happy and safe.” Leaders are “ambitious for pupils to achieve well,” providing a “broad and ambitious curriculum” that includes diverse experiences such as history role-play and creative arts. The report highlights that staff morale is high, with employees feeling “valued and well supported” in a collaborative environment.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “designed well,” identifying key knowledge and skills, with most pupils achieving well.
- Early years children get off to a “flying start in reading,” supported by skilful phonics teaching and regular practice.
- Staff possess “secure subject knowledge” and effectively model new skills, helping pupils secure their learning through revisiting concepts.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is effective, enabling them to “progress through the curriculum successfully.”
- Pupils demonstrate positive behaviour, following the “golden rules” and showing “consistently positive attitudes to their learning.”
Areas to improve
- The school must embed “rigorous assessment in all subjects” to identify and address gaps in learning, particularly for pupils with SEND, as current checks in a minority of subjects are insufficient.
- Leaders should check the “effectiveness of its work to support pupils” regarding welfare, attendance, and behaviour to determine which actions are most impactful.
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 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 66% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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