Woodmancote School
Cheltenham, GL52 9HN · Gloucestershire · primary school
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75th 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 — 6.3/10 against 4,089 of them, against 6.3/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Woodmancote School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.3 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Woodpeckers Before and After School Club, the Woodmancote swim club, and The Music Junction. Sports include hockey, netball, football, and climbing wall activity. Trips to Sudeley Castle and visits from Birds of Prey are also part of the curriculum.
Getting in
The published school roll is 418 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 2023 inspection report address current teaching strategies? What support is available for pupils who do not reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Woodmancote School
Overview
Woodmancote School is confirmed as a good school, offering a "caring and nurturing environment" where pupils "flourish." The inspection highlights a harmonious culture where staff build "respectful and positive relationships," ensuring children feel safe and supported.
Strengths
- Reading is a "top priority," with staff fostering a "passion for reading" through a "rich set of books" and author visits.
- The curriculum is "carefully constructed and ambitious," with clear progression in subjects like history and mathematics.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive tailored support, including effective strategies at 'The NEST' for emotional well-being.
- Personal development is a strength, broadening pupils’ horizons through "inspirational visitors" and visits to places of worship.
- Conduct is positive, with "consistent routines" established from the early years that continue throughout the school.
Areas to improve
- Staff must ensure agreed systems are in place to develop reading fluency for the "weakest readers" when listening to them read.
- The school needs to continue developing the curriculum in a few subjects where recent changes have not yet resulted in the same "depth of knowledge" as in others.
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 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 75% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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