Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School
Cheltenham, GL54 5PZ · Gloucestershire · primary school
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175th 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 4,013 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2/10 among them, against 2.2/10 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 | 49.0 · 17 | 40% | 0.69 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 49.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.2 out of 10 among them, against 2.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join dance, gymnastics, board games, choir, sewing, and STEM clubs. Sports include hockey, rugby, football, rounders, cricket, cross country, and athletics. Music tuition is available, and an after-school club operates.
Getting in
The published school roll is 261 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 to bridge the gap between the current attainment figures and national medians? What specific strategies are used to improve results in the higher standard band?
What Ofsted said about Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School
Overview
Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School is described as a place where "everyone is welcome and accepted" and pupils "thrive and achieve highly." The report highlights an "impressive" early years provision and a curriculum that broadens pupils’ understanding of the world, fostering strong personal development and positive attitudes towards learning.
Strengths
- Early years provision is judged "Outstanding," with staff expertly guiding children to "deepen and extend their understanding."
- Reading is central to the curriculum; staff teach phonics with "precision" and ensure "no pupil is left to fall behind."
- Pupils display "positive attitudes" and "cooperate with their classmates," creating a "safe and harmonious" environment.
- Staff demonstrate "secure subject knowledge" and adapt the curriculum effectively so pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities can "learn alongside their peers."
- The curriculum supports personal development well, helping pupils grow into "well-rounded young citizens" who embrace differences.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum improvements in subjects such as music and Spanish are newer and "need time to embed," resulting in uneven depth of knowledge for some pupil groups.
- The system for checking long-term knowledge retention is "still being refined," meaning some misconceptions are "not identified or acted upon swiftly enough."
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 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 58% |
| 2024/25 | 49% |
| 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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