Getting a Reception place in 2026
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Last year, Charlton Kings Infants' School did not fill its Reception places: 1 of 90 were still free after offer day, so distance did not decide who got in.
90places
88families put it first
178listed it at all
Year by year since 2019
It moves a lot from year to year, so don't rely on one year alone.
The 2019 and 2020 tables do not say which rule the last place went on, so a full school is shown by its furthest distance.
More about how places were given
90 Reception places for September 2026; 89 offered on national offer day.
88 families put it first; 178 listed it as any preference.
1 spare places after offers in 2026.
Distances change every year. Looked-after children, siblings, catchment and faith can come before distance. Check the admissions policy before you apply.
Places offered, September 2026 Reception entry, Gloucestershire County Council. Earlier years: allocation-day tables, Gloucestershire County Council. What this means
Closing date for Reception and junior applications: Midnight, 15 January 2027. Key dates
In short.
Worth knowing
- It had spare places after offer day last year.
- The distance that got a place has moved between 1.27 and 1.95 miles since 2019.
- Pupils miss fewer lessons than at 9 in 10 Gloucestershire primaries.
- Ofsted has said a full inspection is due.
SATs
–
Taken in Year 6
Ofsted
Good
Short check, 2024
Class size
30
▲ Higher than typical (26)
Lessons missed
2.6%
▼ Lower than typical (4.7%)
Children per teacher
25.0
▲ Higher than typical (19.7)
Typical is the middle school when all 243 Gloucestershire primaries are lined up, half above and half below. Tap a box for the detail.
How places are given.
This school sets its own admission rules. If more families apply than there are places, it uses the order in its policy, which can include brothers and sisters, children of staff, faith or a catchment area.
Read the school's admission rules for September 2027 (PDF)
Free school transport. If this is your nearest suitable school and the walking route is more than 2 miles (children under 8) or 3 miles (8 and over), the council usually provides free transport. Families on lower incomes can get help over shorter distances. School transport
Visit the school.
We haven't found published open day dates for this school. Most primary schools are happy to show families round between November and January: check the school's website or call 01242514483 to arrange a visit. See every open day we know about.
SATs results.
Infant schools teach children up to Year 2, so they do not sit the Year 6 SATs, and there are no published results to show.
Where it ranks in Gloucestershire
Positions are among Gloucestershire state primary and junior schools with a published figure. 1st means the highest results. Typical is the school in the middle when they are lined up from highest to lowest. Jargon buster.
Ofsted.
Ofsted
Good
Short check, 2024
A short Ofsted check (15 May 2024) found it is still Good, and inspectors saw signs it could reach a higher grade, so a full inspection is due.
“Pupils flourish at Charlton Kings Infants’ School. The school’s vision of ‘the wings to fly, the confidence to try’ is embodied by all. The learning environment is a hive of productivity. Pupils know precisely what is expected of them at school. They work hard in lessons and achieve highly. This is a school with true community spirit. […]”
Read the full report (PDF) · Ofsted, Open Government Licence.
Inspection history (2 reports)
Grades from different years were given under different rules, so they are not directly comparable. Reports from before a school became an academy are listed under its old school on the Ofsted website.
What parents told Ofsted.
Not enough parents filled in Ofsted's Parent View survey for this school to publish results. Ofsted only publishes a school's results once 10 or more parents have answered (November 2025 to September 2026).
See this school on Ofsted Parent View, or add your own views if your child goes there.
Day to day.
Pupils
Attendance and behaviour
Teachers and money
Behaviour policies differ between schools, so compare suspensions with care. Pupils and staff: school census and workforce census, Department for Education.
Questions parents ask.
How close do you need to live to get a place at Charlton Kings Infants' School?
Last year, Charlton Kings Infants' School did not fill its Reception places: 1 of 90 were still free after offer day, so distance did not decide who got in. Year by year since 2019: 2019: not full: everyone who applied got in; 2020: 1.95 miles; 2021: 1.35 miles; 2022: 1.45 miles; 2023: 1.27 miles; 2024: not full: everyone who applied got in; 2025: not full: everyone who applied got in; 2026: not full: everyone who applied got in. It moves a lot from year to year, so don't rely on one year alone. Distances change every year, and children in priority groups (such as looked-after children and brothers or sisters of current pupils) can get places before distance is used.
How many families applied to Charlton Kings Infants' School?
For September 2026 Reception entry, 88 families put Charlton Kings Infants' School as their first choice and 178 listed it as one of their choices, for 90 places. (Gloucestershire County Council)
What did Ofsted say about Charlton Kings Infants' School?
A short Ofsted check (15 May 2024) found it is still Good, and inspectors saw signs it could reach a higher grade, so a full inspection is due.
How do I apply for a place at Charlton Kings Infants' School?
You apply to your home council, not to the school. If you live in Gloucestershire, that is Gloucestershire County Council. For September 2027 entry, apply by midnight, 15 January 2027. Offers are sent on 16 April 2027.
Contact and nearby.
Lyefield Road East, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL53 8AY
Headteacher: Mrs Katie James
Run by an academy trust: Charlton Kings Infants' School
Nearby primary schools
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This is a guide, not an admissions decision. Figures come from the Department for Education, Ofsted and Gloucestershire County Council and were last updated 7 November 2026. Always check the school's admissions policy and the council's admissions pages before applying. How admissions work