Isbourne Valley School
Didbrook, Cheltenham, GL54 5PFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Isbourne Valley School is a primary school in Cheltenham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 12th of 40 primary schools in Cheltenham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 January 2023, report published 13 February 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 10 January 2023
Pupils are proud to attend Isbourne Valley School. They enjoy being part of a community where everyone gets along and helps each other. Pupils like how staff are caring and take the time to get to know them as individuals. It is common to see older and younger pupils socialise, eat lunch and play together. Pupils say it makes them feel 'like one big family'. Leaders aim high and want the best for all pupils. They continue to review and improve the curriculum so that pupils leave the school as knowledgeable and respectful individuals. Pupils behave consistently well. They like the rewards and praise they receive for doing the right thing and showing the school's values. Bullying is rare. When it happens, staff are quick to put a stop to it. This helps pupils feel safe and valued. Pupils benefit from experiences beyond the classroom to complement their learning. Outdoor learning is a firm favourite. Here, pupils learn about teamwork, explore the outdoors and care for the environment. Pupils like the range of clubs on offer, such as cheerleading, yoga and running. These develop their talents and interests.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, improvements to the curriculum are recent. In these subjects, pupils do not gain the depth of knowledge that leaders intend. Their recall of essential knowledge is variable. Leaders should complete the work they have already begun to ensure that pupils deepen their knowledge and understanding across all subjects.
- A minority of pupils in key stage 2 do not read as fluently as they should. This slows their progress across the curriculum. Leaders should review and refine the help that struggling readers receive so that all pupils become fluent readers.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
14 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
80 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Isbourne Valley School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchcombe Abbey Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 49% met the expected standard |
| Gretton Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 43% met the expected standard |
| Temple Guiting Church of England School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| Oak Hill Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 30% met the expected standard |
| Sedgeberrow CofE First School | 5 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Headteacher Justin Godding
- Phone
- 01242621341
- Address
- Didbrook, Cheltenham, GL54 5PF
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 135437
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.