The Rissington School
Cheltenham, GL54 2PL · Gloucestershire · primary school
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41st 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 3,697 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.0/10 among them, against 7.8/10 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 | 79.0 · 86 | 40% | 3.43 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Rissington School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 79.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.0 out of 10 among them, against 7.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Year 6 pupils go on a residential trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 256 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a Year 6 student preparing for their residential trip? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about The Rissington School
Overview
The Rissington School is described as a "friendly and welcoming" environment where pupils are "kind and respectful" and demonstrate the school’s values. Leaders have successfully managed significant growth, including opening a second site, while maintaining "strong academic outcomes" and a positive culture of teamwork.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit excellent behaviour and attendance, motivated by a positive atmosphere and clear expectations.
- Reading is a top priority; staff successfully implement phonics programmes, ensuring pupils leave as "confident and avid readers."
- The new mathematics curriculum is ambitious and effective, with teachers revisiting prior learning to secure knowledge.
- Early identification and tailored support ensure pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities experience success.
- The curriculum highlights important issues like mental health, helping pupils develop "resilience and independence."
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, the curriculum does not clearly define key knowledge, resulting in less detailed understanding than in other areas.
- Some learning activities in the wider curriculum are not challenging enough, limiting pupils’ ability to apply their knowledge 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 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 76% |
| 2024/25 | 79% |
| 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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