Warden Hill Primary School, Cheltenham
Warden Hill Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Cheltenham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 15th-highest of the 40 schools in Cheltenham with published results, and 3,885th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Gloucestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Warden Hill Primary School in detail
Warden Hill Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "I am very proud to share with you a glimpse into just some of the exciting opportunities and wonderful developments that shape daily life here at Warden Hill. Our vision of Unlocking the Potential in Every Child sits at the heart of everything we do. It is more than a statement - it is a commitment."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, dance, drama, coding, STEM and maths club.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:30am and after-school care.
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026, an open day on Thursday 12 November 2026 and an open day on Monday 23 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Gloucestershire
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)Open days on the school's site (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 88% of Year 6 pupils at Warden Hill Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Gloucestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 85% in reading and 71% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Warden Hill Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 58 families put Warden Hill Primary School as their first choice and 179 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 2 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Warden Hill Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Warden Hill Primary School are Greatfield Park Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 83% reading, 87% maths); St James' Church of England Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 79% reading, 77% maths); Lakeside Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 72% reading, 66% maths); and Leckhampton Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 87% reading, 93% maths).
Warden Hill Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
Greatfield Park Primary SchoolSt James' Church of England Primary SchoolLakeside Primary SchoolLeckhampton Church of England Primary School
Who goes there
11.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 9.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (76%), Mixed (6%) and Asian (5%).
In 2026, 49 pupils (11.8%) received SEN support and 10 (2.4%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Cheltenham Spa Rail Station, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line.
14 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Lincoln Avenue (after), 80 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Warden Hill Primary School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 8th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
Warden Hill Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Warden Hill Primary School are The High School Leckhampton (0.4 miles) and Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre (0.4 miles).
The High School LeckhamptonCheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre
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 · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2022 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
11.6%
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 remained stable at around 88% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 71% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 79% to 86% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.6
Avg class size
28.7
Infant (KS1)
30.2
KS2
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Warden Hill Primary School
Reception 2027: Open Mornings
5 Oct 2026
Literature Festival 2026
5 Oct 2026
Author Visit: Abi Elphinstone
5 Oct 2026
Author Visit: David Owen
5 Oct 2026
House Cross Country
5 Oct 2026
Harvest Festival Assembly
2 Oct 2026
From Warden Hill Primary School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
Keep up with Warden Hill Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Warden Hill Primary School.
- Atlas Camps Cheltenham - Greatfield Park550m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Warden Hill Primary School is a foundation school, 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 Warden Hill Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Warden Hill Primary 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
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 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
Your chances of a place at Warden Hill Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
100%
Full
420 pupils
420 places
No spare places 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.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(4)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
49
SEN Support
10
EHC Plans
14.2%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
415
Total Pupils
212
Boys
203
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
24
Teachers
17.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£47,557
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,974
Per pupil
£2291k
Total funding
£80k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
2.8%
Overall absence
2.7%
Persistent absence
366
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
Warden Hill Primary School
Questions parents ask about Warden Hill Primary School
What are SATs results like at Warden Hill Primary School?
Of the pupils at Warden Hill Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 88% reached the expected standard in reading and 80% did so in maths.
What is Warden Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Warden Hill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2008 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Warden Hill Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Warden Hill Primary 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 Warden Hill Primary School?
Warden Hill Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Warden Hill Primary School?
Classes at Warden Hill Primary School average 29.6 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Warden Hill Primary School?
Warden Hill Primary School has around 415 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Warden Hill Primary School?
2.8% of sessions were missed at Warden Hill Primary School in 2024/25. 2.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Warden Hill Primary School?
Apply through Gloucestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Warden Hill Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Warden Hill Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club within a kilometre of Warden Hill Primary School: Atlas Camps Cheltenham - Greatfield Park (550m 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 Warden Hill Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 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 Warden Hill Primary School?
Warden Hill Primary School is at Durham Close, Warden Hill, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 3DF.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)