Cold Aston Church of England Primary School, Cheltenham

In its own words: "The DfE have reinforced the need “to create and enforce a clear and rigorous expectation on all schools to promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.” Democracy is widespread across our school."

From the headteacher's welcome: "A very warm welcome to our wonderful school. Set in the beautiful surroundings of the Cotswolds, Cold Aston C of E School is where our pupils are rooted at the heart of our family school community, nurtured on their journey, nourished with faith and trust."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include netball and multi-sports.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care, from £5.00 per session.

In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at Cold Aston Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 100% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Gloucestershire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 71% in reading and 86% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 6 families put Cold Aston Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 24 named it as one of their preferences, for 8 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Cold Aston Church of England Primary School are Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 74% reading, 68% maths); Northleach Church of England Primary School (3.5 miles, Good, 55% reading, 55% maths); Sherborne Church of England Primary School (4.4 miles); and Swell Church of England Primary School (4.5 miles, 88% reading, 63% maths).

Cold Aston Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.

Cold Aston Church of England Primary School is one of 5 schools run by North Cotswold Schools Federation MAT, an academy trust.

34 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Cold Aston Church of England Primary School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (97%).

4.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 6 pupils (8.1%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

Cold Aston Church of England Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 7 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Cold Aston Church of England Primary School.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St Andrew's Church (by), 30 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Cold Aston Church of England Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

Cold Aston Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.