Warden Hill Primary School
Cheltenham, GL51 3DF · Gloucestershire · primary school
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32nd 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 — 8.2/10 against 4,205 of them, against 8.2/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 40% | 2.93 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 25.0 · 96 | 25% | 2.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Warden Hill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school’s figure was 25.0% against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.2 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Magical Maths, Football, Dodgeball, Magic Motion - Jam Coding, Science, Chess, and Dance and Drama clubs. Music lessons include drums, piano, and singing. The school offers Sports Camps, a PGL residential trip, and a Reception visit to Copsegrove Farm.
Getting in
The published school roll is 415 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 who do not reach the expected standard in maths? What does the PGL residential trip involve for younger children?
What Ofsted said about Warden Hill Primary School
Overview
Warden Hill Primary School is judged ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ personal development. The report describes a community where pupils are “proud to belong” and guided by “The Warden Hill Way,” fostering respect and safety. Leaders have high aspirations, creating an “ambitious curriculum” that encourages pupils to become “lifelong learners.”
Strengths
- Reading is an “absolute priority” and the “linchpin of the curriculum,” with staff using “carefully chosen books” to inspire pupils.
- Staff have “expert knowledge in teaching phonics,” ensuring “no pupil is left behind” when learning to read.
- The curriculum is “well-sequenced,” breaking knowledge into “small, achievable steps” to help pupils build understanding gradually.
- Leaders’ work to develop experiences beyond the classroom is “exceptional,” helping pupils become “caring young citizens.”
- Staff provide positive mental health support, teaching mindfulness and offering opportunities for pupils to discuss worries.
Areas to improve
- Not all teachers adapt the curriculum “precisely enough” to meet the needs of all pupils, particularly some with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- On occasions, not all staff insist on the same high standard of written work, leading to inconsistent quality across subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders ensuring it is “everyone’s responsibility” and staff being well trained to identify and report concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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