The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great

Primary
Academy
Ages 4 to 11

Ofsted: Good

St James Square, Cheltenham, GL50 3QGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great is a primary school in Cheltenham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 25th of 40 primary schools in Cheltenham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 10 October 2023, report published 22 November 2023

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

60 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths48%

48%, 14 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths5%

5%, 3 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

412 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals15.8%

15.8%, 10.7 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language36.9%

36.9%, 15.3 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support17%

17%, 2.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.3%

5.3%, 0.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Christ Church CofE Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	69% met the expected standard
Gloucester Road Primary School	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Outstanding	38% met the expected standard
Dean Close Airthrie	0.5 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Not published
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School	0.6 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	62% met the expected standard
St John's Church of England Primary School	0.6 miles	Ofsted: Good	55% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: LITTLE WAY CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Age range: 4 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Roman Catholic
Nursery classes: No
Headteacher: Mrs Rachel Penney
Phone: 01242513659
Website: st-gregorygreat.gloucs.sch.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: St James Square, Cheltenham, GL50 3QG
Local authority: Gloucestershire
URN: 150345

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.