Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School
URN: 115696 • Cheltenham GL52 5JB
Overview
- Name
- Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School
- URN
- 115696
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matthew Ferris (since 2025) , Executive Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01242383817
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bouncers Lane, Cheltenham GL52 5JB
Summary
Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School, located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, is a voluntary aided primary school with a mixed-gender enrollment of 268 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 240. The school is part of the Prestbury St Mary's Federation, which also includes St Mary’s Infant School, and is rooted in the Church of England tradition. The federation emphasizes a strong Christian ethos, with values of respect, responsibility, and readiness guiding its educational approach.
The school's curriculum is designed to foster exploration and personal growth, encouraging pupils to become 'Prestbury Learners.' This is supported by a dedicated staff team, including an Executive Headteacher and phase leaders, who are committed to nurturing each child's unique talents and fostering a sense of community. The school promotes inclusivity and well-being, as highlighted by positive feedback from recent inspections.
Prestbury St Mary's offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports and performing arts, which enhance the educational experience. The school maintains strong links with the local church and community, fostering a supportive environment where children can thrive academically and personally.
The school's curriculum is designed to foster exploration and personal growth, encouraging pupils to become 'Prestbury Learners.' This is supported by a dedicated staff team, including an Executive Headteacher and phase leaders, who are committed to nurturing each child's unique talents and fostering a sense of community. The school promotes inclusivity and well-being, as highlighted by positive feedback from recent inspections.
Prestbury St Mary's offers a variety of extracurricular activities, such as sports and performing arts, which enhance the educational experience. The school maintains strong links with the local church and community, fostering a supportive environment where children can thrive academically and personally.
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Key details
- LA
- Gloucestershire
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 240
- Pupils
- 268
- Boys
- 128
- Girls
- 140
- FSM %
- 17.20
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Gloucestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 268 | 128 | 140 | 240 | 17.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 269 | 128 | 141 | 240 | 14.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 266 | 126 | 140 | 240 | 9.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 266 | 126 | 140 | 240 | 9.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 238 | 117 | 121 | 240 | 9.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 240 | 114 | 126 | 240 | 8.80 |
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