Charlton Kings Infants' School
99%
Capacity
266
Pupils
2.1x
Demand
About Charlton Kings Infants' School
Charlton Kings Infants' School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Cheltenham community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 266 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (99% of 270 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Charlton Kings Infants' School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Katie James, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.
Charlton Kings Infants' School is a popular choice with families — it received 173 applications for 82 places, making it 2.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 78 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Hearing Impairment and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Charlton Kings Infants' School include Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Music Rooms.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Gymnastics, Football, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Eco Club, Science Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 4.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cheltenham, Charlton Kings Infants' School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Lyefield Road East, Cheltenham, Cheltenham, GL53 8AY |
| Headteacher | Katie James |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 266 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 4.1% |
| School Capacity | 266 / 270 (99% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (15 May 2024): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 19 Jun 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
4Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed82
173
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
78 families put this school as their 1st choice (45% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Lyefield Road East, Cheltenham
Cheltenham, GL53 8AY
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