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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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