Northleach Church of England Primary School
Mill End, Northleach, Cheltenham, GL54 3HJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Northleach Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Cheltenham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 38th of 40 primary schools in Cheltenham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 March 2013, report published 9 April 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 January 2023
'This school is a wonderful place, and we feel so lucky' is a view shared by parents and shows what it is like to be a pupil at Northleach. Pupils appreciate all the school has to offer and are happy to come every day. Leaders have high expectations and, as a result, pupils achieve well. Pupils' behaviour is good in lessons and during social times. They fully understand the school values and follow the school rules. Pupils comment how they are taught to look after each other. Bullying is rare. Pupils say if it does happen, adults deal with it promptly. Pupils are given many responsibilities within school. These include well-being champions to promote mental health and the worship committee, who contribute to pupils' spiritual, moral and social development. Pupils feel listened to. They are adamant that adults allow them to 'have a voice' to enable them to share their views of the school. A wide range of clubs cultivate pupils' interests, particularly in sports and music. The school offers high-quality pastoral support for pupils. This ensures that pupils feel safe in school and are ready to learn.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum is not fully embedded in all of the foundation subjects. As a result, pupils do not gain the planned knowledge they need to achieve well across these subjects. Leaders need to complete the process of embedding the planned curriculum effectively in all subjects.
- Staff respond to safeguarding concerns swiftly. However, sometimes, the information leaders record about safeguarding incidents lacks sufficient detail. Therefore, leaders could miss vital information. Leaders need to make sure that records clearly and consistently demonstrate the action taken in response to any safeguarding concerns.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
11 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
114 pupils on roll, with places for 175
Schools near Northleach Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold Aston Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 83% met the expected standard |
| Sherborne Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Bibury Church of England Primary School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Bourton-on-the-Water Primary School | 5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 61% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Kirsty Williams
- Phone
- 01451860274
- Address
- Mill End, Northleach, Cheltenham, GL54 3HJ
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 115641
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.