Gloucester Road Primary School

URN: 115585 • Cheltenham GL51 8PB

Overview

Name
Gloucester Road Primary School
URN
115585
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
67.4 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Caroline Parker (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01242512792
Website
Visit
Address
Gloucester Road, Cheltenham GL51 8PB

Summary

Gloucester Road Primary School, located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, is a mixed community primary school with a current enrolment of 206 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 210. The school aims to foster a love of learning, encouraging students to be confident, responsible, and respectful individuals. Its core values—Relationships, Ambition, and Responsibility—guide the school’s ethos, promoting a nurturing environment where every child is expected to achieve their potential.

The curriculum at Gloucester Road is designed to be immersive and challenging, following the Primary National Curriculum. The school emphasizes the development of growth mindsets in children, encouraging them to understand their learning processes and to appreciate the importance of history and its connections to the present. The school also provides wrap-around childcare services, offering a safe and stimulating environment for children before and after school hours.

Community engagement is a key focus, with initiatives such as the Values Champions program, where Year 6 students act as role models for younger pupils. This approach not only supports the school’s values but also fosters a sense of belonging and responsibility within the school community.

Key details

LA
Gloucestershire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
206
Boys
106
Girls
100
FSM %
22.80
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2017-07-05
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Gloucestershire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 206 106 100 210 22.80
2024-09-11 207 112 95 210 20.80
2023-09-11 198 103 95 210 21.70
2022-09-11 198 103 95 210 21.70
2021-09-11 201 107 94 210 20.40
2020-09-11 194 101 93 210 22.20

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