Coberley Church of England Primary School
Coberley, Cheltenham, GL53 9QZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Coberley Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Cheltenham for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 5th of 40 primary schools in Cheltenham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 October 2023, report published 16 November 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 October 2023
Pupils thrive at Coberley. They are proud of their school and its inclusivity. Pupils feel safe. Strong relationships mean pupils feel confident to share any worries. Pupils know the school's values well and demonstrate these in their interactions. They are particularly devoted to showing kindness. This is exemplified by Year 6 'buddies' helping Reception children at lunchtime. The school aspires for every child to do their best. Staff have high expectations of all pupils. Consequently, pupils behave well and they have positive attitudes towards their learning. The youngest children settle quickly in the early years. This school provides opportunities beyond the curriculum to enhance pupils' experiences, including working with the community. Pupils relish their responsibilities, such as house captains, school and eco councillors, librarians and monitors. Pupils have a say in the clubs that are on offer, for example Lego and choir. The school puts on a weekly morning run that is open to all. The pancake relay race is a favourite of many. Pupils develop enterprise skills by making and selling gifts for charity. They also raised money for the air ambulance service. Pupils recognise the impact their work can have on others beyond Coberley.
What the school should improve
- In some wider curriculum subjects, the school has not sequenced the precise knowledge they intend pupils to learn so that it builds towards end points. This means pupils do not always make links with what they have learned before and pupils find it hard to remember their learning. The school must ensure it sequences the knowledge it wants pupils to learn in a logical order so that pupils can build their knowledge well over time.
- Some subject leadership is at an early stage. A minority of subject leaders have not had the training they need to develop their knowledge of leading their subject. The school should continue to support subject leaders so that they have the knowledge and understanding needed to develop and evaluate the effectiveness of their subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
7 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
74 pupils on roll, with places for 70
Schools near Coberley Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Richard Pate School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Birdlip Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 80% met the expected standard |
| Leckhampton Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| Charlton Kings Junior School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 84% met the expected standard |
| Charlton Kings Infants' School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Elizabeth Black
- Phone
- 01242870366
- Address
- Coberley, Cheltenham, GL53 9QZ
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 115617
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.