The John Moore Primary School
Columbine Road, Walton Cardiff, Tewkesbury, GL20 7SPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The John Moore Primary School is a primary school in Tewkesbury for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 2nd of 10 primary schools in Tewkesbury. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in January 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 January 2015, report published 2 March 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 4 June 2024
Pupils thoroughly enjoy attending The John Moore Primary School. The school is a positive and vibrant environment. The aspiration of wanting the very best for all pupils is at its heart. The school is calm and orderly. Pupils are polite and well mannered. Lessons are purposeful. Pupils enjoy learning and are keen to do well. They relish the opportunity to talk about the school and their learning. Pupils are rightly proud of their school. The school ensures that the curriculum extends beyond the academic. The school's aim is that pupils should 'sparkle' in a range of activities. Pupils enjoy attending a range of extra- curricular clubs. These include ultimate frisbee, art, cookery and photography. The school also promotes opportunities for pupils within the local community to further their talents and interests, for example through joining local sports teams and a local choir. Activities such as visiting authors and participating in local community festivals provide opportunities to enrich pupils' learning. Pupils enjoy a range of leadership opportunities such as serving on the school council and the eco council. This helps pupils to have a say in decision making and to develop a sense of responsibility.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, pupils do not yet have sufficient opportunities to recall and embed earlier learning. Assessment is not always used to address gaps in pupils' understanding. As a result, some pupils do not develop a secure understanding and have gaps in their knowledge. The school should ensure that assessment addresses gaps, and that the revised curriculum enables pupils to recall their learning so that they know more and remember more in the long term across the wider curriculum.
- Many subject leaders are new to their posts. They are developing oversight of the curriculum but this is not yet sufficient to check on its impact. As a result, in some subjects, the curriculum is not implemented as leaders intend. Pupils do not learn as well as leaders expect. The school needs to ensure that there are effective systems in place to evaluate the impact of the curriculum so that it leads to further improvements in learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
375 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near The John Moore Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Margaret Primary Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 55% met the expected standard |
| Tewkesbury Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Tirlebrook Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 40% met the expected standard |
| Mitton Manor Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Tredington Community Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 25% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Simon Lockley
- Phone
- 01684291661
- Address
- Columbine Road, Walton Cardiff, Tewkesbury, GL20 7SP
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 131783
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.