Charlton Kings Junior School

Primary
Academy
Ages 7 to 11

Ofsted: Good

East End Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL53 8QEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Charlton Kings Junior School is a primary school in Cheltenham for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 3rd of 40 primary schools in Cheltenham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 18 September 2014, report published 31 October 2014

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good

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What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 3 October 2023

Charlton Kings Junior is a school where pupils excel. 'Attainment, belief and community' and 'believe in yourself' outline the school's key drivers for success. The school focuses on ensuring that pupils learn the curriculum and that they attain well. Positive partnerships and respect for everyone in the community permeate school life. An extensive variety of activities successfully promotes confidence and resilience. Leaders' clarity of vision and purpose supports high and consistent expectations for all. Pupils learn to believe in themselves. They are very well prepared for their futures. Each day is full of rich experiences, which pupils really enjoy. Learning is very well organised. Older pupils provide strong role models, taking up roles such as mentors and buddies. Behaviour is excellent. Pupils are polite, curious and optimistic. There are many and varied clubs to join, and there are always exciting events to look forward to. Pupils swim in the pristine outdoor pool. They discover wildlife in the wonderful nature area. Parents and carers are rightly very proud of the school. Parents praise the school for the way it focuses on its pupils in order to provide them with a well- rounded education.

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

94 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths84%

84%, 22 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths18%

18%, 10 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score110

110, 4 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score109

109, 4 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

381 pupils on roll, with places for 372

Eligible for free school meals5.8%

5.8%, 20.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language12.6%

12.6%, 9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.9%

13.9%, 0.9 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.4%

3.4%, 2.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Charlton Kings Junior School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Charlton Kings Infants' School	0.2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
Glenfall Community Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	77% met the expected standard
Ashley Manor Preparatory School	0.7 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Not published
Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	82% met the expected standard
The Richard Pate School	1 mile	No Ofsted inspection	Not published

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: CHARLTON KINGS JUNIOR SCHOOL
Age range: 7 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: No
Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Andrews
Phone: 01242526171
Website: ckjs.org.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: East End Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL53 8QE
Local authority: Gloucestershire
URN: 137266

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.