Charlton Kings Junior School, Cheltenham
Charlton Kings Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Cheltenham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in September 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in October 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 5th-highest of the 40 schools in Cheltenham with published results, and 941st of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Capacity
- Full
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Charlton Kings Junior School in detail
Charlton Kings Junior School in its own words
In its own words: "At Charlton Kings Junior School, our vision is to ensure our children are exceptionally well prepared for the next steps in their lives. We aim to provide them with the knowledge and skills they need to be successful, enthusiastic learners and responsible individuals."
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 91% of Year 6 pupils at Charlton Kings Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 94% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Gloucestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 87% in reading and 82% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Charlton Kings Junior School
Across Gloucestershire, 92% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 98% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Gloucestershire lodged 173 appeals against primary school offers; 131 reached a hearing and 46 succeeded (35.1% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Charlton Kings Junior School are Charlton Kings Infants' School (0.2 miles, Good); Glenfall Community Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 84% reading, 87% maths); Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 93% reading, 93% maths); and Naunton Park Primary School (1.2 miles, Outstanding, 93% reading, 90% maths).
Charlton Kings Junior School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Charlton Kings Infants' SchoolGlenfall Community Primary SchoolHoly Apostles' Church of England Primary SchoolNaunton Park Primary School
Who goes there
5.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 12.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (79%) and Mixed (8%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa Rail Station, about 2.5 miles away in a straight line.
17 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Glynrosa Road (before), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Charlton Kings Junior School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Charlton Kings Junior School issued 0 suspensions, 0 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and 1 permanent exclusion.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoThis judgement is from September 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good and may be improving; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its September 2014 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
5.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 87% to 91% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 82% to 94% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 78% to 89% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
31.8
Avg class size
31.8
KS2
12
Total classes
12 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Charlton Kings Junior School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Charlton Kings Junior School.
- Paintpot340m away · Not yet graded
- art-K Cheltenham340m away · Not yet graded
- Paintpot380m away · Not yet graded
- Move More Early Years Camp440m away · Not yet graded
- Glenfall Primary After School Club590m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Charlton Kings Junior School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Gloucestershire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Charlton Kings Junior School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Charlton Kings Junior School is in Gloucestershire; for families living there:
Apply to Gloucestershire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 7
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 6 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Gloucestershire is 5 (the median across 338 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
375 pupils
372 places
3 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Cheltenham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Cheltenham
Across Gloucestershire council
Places available
7,250
Applications
6,016
Got 1st preference
91.6%
Got preferred school
98.1%
All primary applications across Gloucestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
53
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
17.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
381
Total Pupils
224
Boys
157
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
21
Teachers
18.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,808
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,955
Per pupil
£1961k
Total funding
£29k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.0%
Overall absence
3.2%
Persistent absence
378
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Charlton Kings Junior School
Questions parents ask about Charlton Kings Junior School
What are SATs results like at Charlton Kings Junior School?
Of the pupils at Charlton Kings Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 91% reached the expected standard in reading and 94% did so in maths.
What is Charlton Kings Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Charlton Kings Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in October 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in September 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Charlton Kings Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Charlton Kings Junior School is oversubscribed, Gloucestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Charlton Kings Junior School?
Charlton Kings Junior School was full in 2025, at 101% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Charlton Kings Junior School?
Classes at Charlton Kings Junior School average 31.8 pupils (2025/26). 12 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Charlton Kings Junior School?
Charlton Kings Junior School has around 381 pupils on roll. 6% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Charlton Kings Junior School?
3% of sessions were missed at Charlton Kings Junior School in 2024/25. 3.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Charlton Kings Junior School?
Apply through Gloucestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Charlton Kings Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Charlton Kings Junior School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 5 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Charlton Kings Junior School: Paintpot (340m away, registered, not yet graded), art-K Cheltenham (340m away, registered, not yet graded) and Paintpot (380m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Charlton Kings Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 6 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 2 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Gloucestershire is 5 (the median across 338 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Charlton Kings Junior School?
Charlton Kings Junior School is at East End Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 8QE.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)