Churchdown Village Junior School
Station Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2JXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Churchdown Village Junior School is a primary school in Gloucester for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 30th of 52 primary schools in Gloucester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 November 2023, report published 12 December 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 November 2023
Churchdown Village Junior School is an inclusive school where positivity, acceptance and friendship shine through. Pupils enjoy all that the school offers and are keen to attend. They appreciate the care and nurture they receive. The school has high expectations of behaviour, and pupils behave well. They know what is expected of them and fully understand the 'zones of regulation'. Pupils always strive to behave well in class and during social times. Pupils are positive about their school work and are keen to learn and do well. Typically, pupils gain the knowledge and skills they need in order to achieve all they can. However, in some subjects, this is less secure. Also, pupils in the early stages of reading do not get sufficient time to develop reading accuracy and fluency. Provision for pupils' personal development is a strength of the school. Pupils take pleasure in the numerous and varied opportunities on offer. They develop into confident young people with high self-esteem who can contribute positively to society. Parents and carers are thrilled with the school. They recognise how the school is pivotal to the community. Parents appreciate the way in which staff support both pupils and families, which contributes to their children's happiness.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the school is not clear enough about the knowledge it wants pupils to know and remember. This means that pupils do not gain the depth of knowledge to help them make links with new learning. The school must ensure that all components needed to build and deepen pupils' knowledge and skills over time are clearly identified.
- Pupils at the early stages of reading do not get enough practice in reading books. This holds them back them from becoming fluent readers. The school must ensure that these pupils practise their reading often enough to enable them to develop their fluency and confidence.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
62 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
238 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Churchdown Village Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchdown Village Infant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Churchdown Parton Manor Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 52% met the expected standard |
| Churchdown Parton Manor Infant School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 83% met the expected standard |
| Innsworth Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Mark Bacon
- Phone
- 01452712330
- Address
- Station Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, GL3 2JX
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 115512
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.