Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School
Bouncers Lane, Prestbury, Cheltenham, GL52 5JBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School is a primary school in Cheltenham for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 29th of 40 primary schools in Cheltenham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 June 2012, report published 12 July 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 June 2023
Pupils enjoy warm and respectful relationships with each other, and with staff. Pupils and staff alike feel part of 'TEAM Prestbury', in which everyone 'Tries, Enjoys and Achieves More'. Leaders have high expectations, and pupils live up to them. Pupils know the school's distinctive values well. They appreciate how leaders recognise their achievements and celebrate when they uphold the school values. For example, pupils speak enthusiastically about earning the 'Prestbury learner penguin' or the 'times table toucan'. Pupils behave well and have positive attitudes toward their learning. They follow routines readily and rarely disrupt each other's learning. Leaders have placed a strong emphasis on pupils' mental health. For example, pupils say they learn to 'keep connected' with others. They eagerly shared a display of 'support balloons', naming people who are there to help them. Pupils enjoy a wide range of opportunities to develop their talents and interests, such as whole-school singing performances, allotment club and sports day. Pupils enjoy representing their 'houses' which are named after trees on the school site.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not embedded the new curriculum. As a result, pupils do not gain detailed knowledge and skills in every subject. Leaders need to implement and then evaluate the new curriculum to ensure that pupils learn well in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
88 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
238 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Prestbury St Mary's Church of England Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary's Church of England Infant School | 0.1 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Oakwood Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 14% met the expected standard |
| Berkhampstead School | 0.8 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| Dunalley Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Matthew Ferris
- Phone
- 01242383817
- Address
- Bouncers Lane, Prestbury, Cheltenham, GL52 5JB
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 115696
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.