Is Gardners Lane Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 17 July 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 50th of 237 primary schools in Gloucestershire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Gardners Lane Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 50% of pupils at Gardners Lane Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Gardners Lane Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Gardners Lane Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Gardners Lane Primary School

Gardners Lane, Swindon Road, Cheltenham, GL51 9JW

Local ranking50th of 237 primary schools in Gloucestershire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 17 July 2024.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 50.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 10.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 62.0%
Writing (Expected): 57.0%
Maths (Expected): 64.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 64.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 102.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 101.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 42

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 278
Boys: 140 (53%)
Girls: 122 (47%)
Capacity: 420 (62% full)
SEND: 24.1%
FSM Eligible: 38.9%
EAL: 34.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 4.0%
SEN Support: 20.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 15.6
Budget per Pupil: £7,096/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 7.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 25.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Primary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 47.3%
White Other: 12.3%
Asian Other: 11.9%
Black African: 9.4%
Asian Indian: 5.0%
Asian Bangladeshi: 4.0%
Other: 3.3%
Mixed Other: 2.9%

47.3%

White British

12.3%

White Other

11.9%

Asian Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01242515761

admin@gardnerslane.gloucs.sch.uk

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Gardners Lane

Cheltenham, South West

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Administrative

URN: 131249
UKPRN: 10075553
Establishment No.: 2177
Trust: Child and Family Learning Trust

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