The Rissington School
URN: 115525 • Cheltenham GL54 2PL
Overview
- Name
- The Rissington School
- URN
- 115525
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lara Hudson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01451820857
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Mitchell Way, Cheltenham GL54 2PL
Summary
The Rissington School is a mixed community primary school located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, serving children aged 3 to 11 from the Rissingtons and surrounding villages. Established in 1897, the school operates across two sites: the historic Great Rissington site and a newer facility at Upper Rissington, which opened in 2015. With a current enrolment of 255 pupils and a capacity of 315, the school fosters a welcoming and inclusive environment where high expectations are set for both academic achievement and personal development.
The curriculum at The Rissington School is designed to provide varied learning experiences that promote respect, equality, and a sense of wonder. Pupils engage in mixed-age classes and benefit from a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and instrumental lessons. The school prioritises individual needs, ensuring that all children can access their learning and develop a love for education.
The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its values of "Aspire," "Belong," and "Challenge," which guide the community in creating a supportive atmosphere. With a strong emphasis on resilience and independence, The Rissington School aims to celebrate each child's successes while fostering a sense of belonging among pupils, parents, and staff alike.
The curriculum at The Rissington School is designed to provide varied learning experiences that promote respect, equality, and a sense of wonder. Pupils engage in mixed-age classes and benefit from a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and instrumental lessons. The school prioritises individual needs, ensuring that all children can access their learning and develop a love for education.
The school’s ethos is encapsulated in its values of "Aspire," "Belong," and "Challenge," which guide the community in creating a supportive atmosphere. With a strong emphasis on resilience and independence, The Rissington School aims to celebrate each child's successes while fostering a sense of belonging among pupils, parents, and staff alike.
Useful links
- Becoming a School Governor & Vacancies (governance)
- Governor Information and Duties (governance)
- Governor Minutes (governance)
- Vacancies - Governors (governance)
- SEND information (sen)
- Essential information & policies (sen)
- SEND Pupil Voice (sen)
- SEND information (sen)
- Senior Leadership Team (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
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Key details
- LA
- Gloucestershire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 315
- Pupils
- 255
- Boys
- 122
- Girls
- 133
- FSM %
- 8.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-11-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Gloucestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 255 | 122 | 133 | 315 | 8.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 245 | 125 | 120 | 315 | 9.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 258 | 124 | 134 | 315 | 10.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 258 | 124 | 134 | 315 | 10.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 248 | 116 | 132 | 315 | 10.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 233 | 110 | 123 | 315 | 6.90 |
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