Glenfall Community Primary School
Glenfall Way, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL52 6XZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Glenfall Community Primary School is a primary school in Cheltenham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 19th of 40 primary schools in Cheltenham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 February 2014, report published 10 March 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 July 2023
Enjoyment is everywhere in this school. It shows on pupils' faces when they chat over lunch, play outside or smile in lessons. It shows on the faces of staff when they talk about how much they like coming to work. Pupils speak fondly of the 'enjoyable' experiences they have on trips, in sporting activities and in the school's clubs. Pupils enjoy school because teachers work hard to make that happen. Pupils' faces light up when they talk about their teachers. They feel very well cared for. Whether they need help with their work or have fallen out with a friend, they know that staff will help. Pupils behave well because they know that staff expect it of them. Staff make it clear that poor behaviour, such as swearing or bullying, is unacceptable. They act swiftly when it happens. Teachers expect pupils to work hard and achieve well. They find ways to capture pupils' fascination to make learning memorable. For example, Zak the chameleon played a big part in helping pupils to learn about how living things adapt to their environment. Leaders' aim is for pupils to 'Enjoy, Enquire and Excel' from coming to school. They have succeeded.
What the school should improve
- Assessment systems are not embedded in some foundation subjects as well as they are in the core. Consequently, teachers do not know as precisely as they could whether a pupil has learned what they need to at each point. As the programme of curriculum development continues, leaders need to make sure that useful and manageable assessment approaches are built into all foundation subjects.
- The proportion of pupils who have EHC plans is high and growing. Capacity to meet the statutory requirements of these plans alongside providing a high quality of education for all pupils is at risk of becoming stretched. Leaders need to work with the local authority to ensure that both the provision to meet the pupils' EHC targets and the overall quality of education remain high.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
198 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Glenfall Community Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlton Kings Junior School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 84% met the expected standard |
| Charlton Kings Infants' School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Ashley Manor Preparatory School | 0.5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| Berkhampstead School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr A Mitchell
- Phone
- 01242234055
- Address
- Glenfall Way, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL52 6XZ
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 115577
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.