Springbank Primary Academy
Springbank Road, Cheltenham, GL51 0PHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Springbank Primary Academy is a primary school in Cheltenham for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 32nd of 40 primary schools in Cheltenham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 25 October 2023, report published 10 December 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 25 October 2023
From Nursery to Year 6, pupils enjoy learning at Springbank Primary Academy. They learn to be polite, welcoming and friendly towards each other. The school offers a warm welcome to pupils from other countries, so they quickly become part of the school community. Through the curriculum, pupils have many opportunities to hold roles of responsibility. For example, Year 6 pupils train as peer mediators to help other pupils resolve friendship issues. Pupils are elected to be house captains and members of the student council. Pupils are proud of their school. They value the many clubs that they can join, such as chess, football and art. Children in Nursery, pre-school and Reception learn the routines of school well. They learn how to take turns, share and make firm friendships. Children learn to voice their imaginative interpretations of the world through well-planned activities. Pupils and children in the early years are motivated to learn well. They behave well, both in and out of class. Pupils state that bullying is not an issue, but they say that staff would resolve it swiftly if it occurred. Pupils feel safe, nurtured and cared for. Relationships between staff and pupils are strong.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum is not yet fully embedded in some subjects. Consequently, some pupils do not have sufficient prior knowledge to make sense of more complex concepts later. The school must ensure that the curriculum is well sequenced in all subjects.
- Some pupils do not attend school regularly. As a result, they are missing vital education, which will have an impact on their next steps. The school must continue to ensure that all parents, carers and pupils understand the link between regular school attendance, learning and future opportunities.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
435 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Springbank Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hesters Way Primary School | 0.5 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 57% met the expected standard |
| St Thomas More Catholic Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 33% met the expected standard |
| Rowanfield Infant School | 0.9 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Not published |
| Rowanfield Junior School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Benhall Infant School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- GLOUCESTERSHIRE LEARNING ALLIANCE
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emma Wale
- Phone
- 01242527766
- Address
- Springbank Road, Cheltenham, GL51 0PH
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 137194
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.