Springbank Primary Academy
URN: 137194 • Cheltenham GL51 0PH
Overview
- Name
- Springbank Primary Academy
- URN
- 137194
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- GLOUCESTERSHIRE LEARNING ALLIANCE
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Shona Riddell (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01242527766
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Springbank Road, Cheltenham GL51 0PH
Summary
Springbank Primary Academy is a co-educational primary school located in West Cheltenham, serving children aged 4-11, with additional sessions for younger children through Springbank Little Learners. The school is part of The GLA Trust, collaborating with several local schools to enhance staff development and educational opportunities. With a current enrolment of 443 pupils, Springbank operates above its capacity of 420, reflecting its popularity in the community.
The school's ethos is encapsulated in its EPIC vision, which focuses on Effort, Participation, Improvement, and Celebration. This framework aims to foster positive values and skills in both students and staff, ensuring a supportive learning environment. The curriculum is designed to build knowledge progressively, with a strong emphasis on children's well-being and mental health, recognized through various awards for healthy living and learning.
Springbank Primary Academy actively engages with parents and the wider community through initiatives like the Parental Advisory Group and the Friends of Springbank committee. This collaboration helps to incorporate community feedback into school initiatives, enhancing the educational experience for all students.
The school's ethos is encapsulated in its EPIC vision, which focuses on Effort, Participation, Improvement, and Celebration. This framework aims to foster positive values and skills in both students and staff, ensuring a supportive learning environment. The curriculum is designed to build knowledge progressively, with a strong emphasis on children's well-being and mental health, recognized through various awards for healthy living and learning.
Springbank Primary Academy actively engages with parents and the wider community through initiatives like the Parental Advisory Group and the Friends of Springbank committee. This collaboration helps to incorporate community feedback into school initiatives, enhancing the educational experience for all students.
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Key details
- LA
- Gloucestershire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- GLOUCESTERSHIRE LEARNING ALLIANCE
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 443
- Boys
- 196
- Girls
- 247
- FSM %
- 35.00
- Open date
- 2011-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Gloucestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 443 | 196 | 247 | 420 | 35.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 449 | 208 | 241 | 420 | 28.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 455 | 237 | 218 | 420 | 29.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 455 | 237 | 218 | 420 | 29.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 450 | 234 | 216 | 420 | 28.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 445 | 232 | 213 | 420 | 23.00 |
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