Withington Church of England Primary School has closed (Monday 31 August 2026).
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Withington Church of England Primary School, Cheltenham
Withington Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Cheltenham. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2012. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2022 did not change this grade. Its 2024 Key Stage 2 results were the 35th-highest of the 39 schools in Cheltenham with published results, and 11,406th of 13,912 across England. It was 21% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2012)
- Capacity
- 21% full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Gloucestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 8 Oct 2026
Withington Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2024, 71% of Year 6 pupils at Withington Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 57% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 72% in Gloucestershire and 76% and 74% across England.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Withington Church of England Primary 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.
Admissions history and your chances at Withington Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Withington Church of England Primary School are Andoversford Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 100% reading, 86% maths); St Andrew's Church of England Primary School (3.1 miles); Coberley Church of England Primary School (4.3 miles, Good, 100% reading, 100% maths); and North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy (4.7 miles, Good, 63% reading, 63% maths).
Andoversford Primary SchoolSt Andrew's Church of England Primary SchoolCoberley Church of England Primary SchoolNorth Cerney Church of England Primary Academy
Who goes there
In 2026, 1 pupils (7.1%) received SEN support and 2 (14.3%) 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 autism.
Staffing
Withington Church of England Primary School had 2 teachers in 2026, one for every 5 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Withington Church of England Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (before), 20 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Withington Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
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; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from April 2012, 14 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2012 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
28.6%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2023/24KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2023/24 academic year
Class Sizes
3.5
Avg class size
1.0
Infant (KS1)
2
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Term dates
Withington Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided 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
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You apply to the council where you live. Withington Church of England Primary School is in Gloucestershire; for families living there:
Apply to Gloucestershire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Withington Church of England Primary School
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
21%
Available places
9 pupils
42 places
33 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.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
1
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
21.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
14
Total Pupils
7
Boys
7
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
2
Teachers
7.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
2026 data
School Funding
£22,105
Per pupil
£290k
Total funding
£8k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.9%
Overall absence
7.1%
Persistent absence
14
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Withington Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Withington Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Withington Church of England Primary School who took the 2024 Key Stage 2 assessments, 71% reached the expected standard in reading and 57% did so in maths.
What is Withington Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Withington Church of England Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2022, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in April 2012, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Withington Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Withington Church of England 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 Withington Church of England Primary School?
Withington Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 21% of its 42 places.
How big are the classes at Withington Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Withington Church of England Primary School average 3.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Withington Church of England Primary School?
Withington Church of England Primary School has around 14 pupils on roll. 29% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Withington Church of England Primary School?
4.9% of sessions were missed at Withington Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 7.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Withington Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Gloucestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Withington Church of England 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.
Where is Withington Church of England Primary School?
Withington Church of England Primary School is at High Street, Withington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 4BQ.