Getting a Reception place in 2026
The council did not publish last year's admission figures for Withington Church of England Primary School.
Check how far you liveClosing date for Reception and junior applications: Midnight, 15 January 2027. Key dates
In short.
SATs: reading, writing and maths
50%
▼ Lower than typical (61%)
Ofsted
Not yet
No inspection published
Class size
4
▼ Lower than typical (26)
Lessons missed
6.8%
▲ Higher than typical (4.7%)
Children per teacher
48.3
▲ 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 01242890349 to arrange a visit. See every open day we know about.
SATs results.
Only 1 pupils in Year 6, so results move a lot from year to year.
Met the expected level, each year
Each year is a different group of pupils.
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. This school has a small Year 6, so its SATs positions move a lot from year to year.
Key stage 2 results 2024/25 and 3-year average 2023 to 2025 (revised).
Ofsted.
Ofsted
Not yet
No inspection published
Not yet inspected by Ofsted under its current name or trust.
“Pupils are happy and well behaved. Older pupils enjoy their role as young leaders. They show younger pupils how to play games successfully. The youngest children quickly learn to share and take turns. Pupils play and learn together well. Staff and pupils have positive working relationships built on trust and respect. […]”
Read the full report (PDF) · Ofsted, Open Government Licence.
Inspection history (7 reports)
- 14 December 2022School inspection · report
- 29 September 2020Monitoring visit · report
- 21 February 2017Short inspection · report
- 26 April 2012Full inspection: Good · report
- 03 February 2011Curriculum and development visit · report
- 23 September 2008Full inspection: Good · report
- 20 June 2005Full inspection · report
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 Withington Church of England Primary School?
The council did not publish last year's admission figures for Withington Church of England Primary School.
What are Withington Church of England Primary School's SATs results?
Over the three years 2023 to 2025, 50% of Year 6 children at Withington Church of England Primary School met the expected level in reading, writing and maths. (Department for Education, key stage 2 results)
What did Ofsted say about Withington Church of England Primary School?
Not yet inspected by Ofsted under its current name or trust.
How do I apply for a place at Withington Church of England Primary 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.
High Street, Withington, Cheltenham, GL54 4BQ
Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Scutt
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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