Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School, Cheltenham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Holy Trinity is a welcoming community where children feel safe and happy to learn. The school excels at teaching reading with consistent phonics and a real love of books, and provides excellent support for children with additional needs, helping them access the full curriculum alongside their peers. The curriculum is carefully planned so children build their knowledge steadily from Reception through to Year 6.
Key Strengths
- Strong focus on reading with consistent phonics teaching and a love of books developed across all year groups
- Excellent support for pupils with SEND who access the full curriculum and achieve well
- Well-structured, ambitious curriculum that builds knowledge progressively from early years through Year 6
- Warm relationships and inclusive environment where pupils feel happy, safe and proud of their school
- High attendance rates supported by efficient monitoring systems
Areas for Improvement
- Errors in pupils' written work are not consistently identified or corrected, meaning mistakes repeat and pupils' knowledge becomes less secure
- Need for more consistent approach to checking written work and addressing errors effectively
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created a positive culture where pupil safety is prioritised.
Extracurricular Activities
Art club, cricket, STEM club, eco-team, school council, reading buddies, breakfast and after-school clubs
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School is an inclusive and welcoming school where pupils enjoy learning in a supportive environment and behave well. The school has improved from its previous 'Requires improvement' rating and now provides a good quality of education.
At a Glance
26.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
39 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 71% to 90%. Maths has improved from 65% to 76%. Writing has improved from 68% to 72%.
Class Sizes
28.7
Avg class size
27.7
Infant (KS1)
29.7
KS2
6
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
80%
Available places
169 pupils
210 capacity
41 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)
Inspection History(7)
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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
4.04723%
Overall absence
8.60215%
Persistent absence
186
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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