Dunalley Primary School
West Drive, Cheltenham, GL50 4LBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Dunalley Primary School is a primary school in Cheltenham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 13th of 40 primary schools in Cheltenham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 January 2023, report published 8 March 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 17 January 2023
Pupils are valued and differences are celebrated at Dunalley. Pupils are happy and safe at school. They say there are always adults they can talk to if they have any worries. Parents feel that 'Dunalley is a special place' because each pupil is cared for. Staff understand pupils well. Leaders are ambitious and make sure staff have high expectations of pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The curriculum is well designed because leaders have thought in detail about what pupils should learn. Teachers think carefully about the learning activities they give to pupils. As a result, pupils learn the curriculum well. Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school. They are motivated to learn. Bullying is rare, but if it happens, pupils say it is dealt with quickly. Staff make sure pupils understand the impact of their words and actions on others. Pupils know how to be supportive and kind to one another. Pupils are positive about the wide range of clubs offered to them. Leaders make sure that all pupils have the opportunity to attend activities that develop their interests and talents.
What the school should improve
- For a minority of pupils who are not keeping pace with the school's phonics programme, teachers do not provide targeted support swiftly enough. Consequently, these pupils do not catch up quickly. Leaders should ensure that these pupils have the support they need to read with fluency.
- Leaders do not always analyse some information effectively. This means leaders' actions are not specifically targeted in the most appropriate areas. Leaders should use information more effectively to inform their improvement work.
- In some subjects, the curriculum is in its infancy. As a result, the content and pedagogy are new to some teachers. This means that pupils' knowledge is not as secure as other curriculum areas. Leaders should ensure that staff subject knowledge is secured in these areas, so that pupils learn effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
456 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Dunalley Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Berkhampstead School | 0.7 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| St John's Church of England Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 55% met the expected standard |
| Gardners Lane Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Alison Godfrey
- Phone
- 01242512391
- Address
- West Drive, Cheltenham, GL50 4LB
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 115582
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.