Hesters Way Primary School, Cheltenham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 8 months agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Hesters Way Primary School excels at welcoming all pupils and making sure every child gets the support they need to succeed. The school has created a warm, inclusive environment where children feel safe, respected and ambitious for learning - from those starting in early years with low starting points through to Year 6. Staff are dedicated to nurturing each child's talents and interests, providing enrichment experiences that broaden horizons and prepare pupils well for their next steps.
Key Strengths
- Highly effective early years provision with nurturing, inclusive approach and strong focus on early reading skills
- Exemplary inclusion practices ensuring all pupils, especially those with SEND and English as additional language speakers, receive tailored support
- Strong leadership with clear priorities and swift action leading to measurable improvements in reading and writing
- Well-structured personal development programme fostering pupil confidence, safety and understanding of British values
- Positive pupil behaviour and relationships, with particular success supporting pupils with social, emotional and mental health needs
Areas for Improvement
- Need for continued engagement with parents and carers to secure higher pupil attendance rates
- Some pupils joining key stage 2 with very low starting points still achieve below national expectations by end of Year 6, despite good progress
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with an open and positive culture where all legal requirements are fulfilled and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Outdoor learning, residential trips, Young Voices
Hesters Way Primary School is a high-performing school that has achieved strong standards across all areas including early years, inclusion, leadership, and personal development. The school demonstrates exceptional commitment to supporting all pupils, particularly those with additional needs and disadvantaged pupils, ensuring they make good progress from their starting points.
At a Glance
53.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 67% to 73%. Maths has declined from 73% to 67%. Writing has improved from 60% to 67%.
Class Sizes
26.4
Avg class size
25.3
Infant (KS1)
27.3
KS2
7
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
81%
Available places
171 pupils
210 capacity
39 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Cheltenham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Cheltenham
Admissions Demand - Gloucestershire
Places available
7,383
Applications
5,834
Got 1st preference
91.9%
Got preferred school
98.5%
Primary admissions across Gloucestershire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
7.54397%
Overall absence
27.38095%
Persistent absence
168
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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