Charlton Kings Junior School

About Charlton Kings Junior School

Charlton Kings Junior School sits comfortably above the local authority average for its key stage 2 outcomes, with 72% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with 59% across Gloucestershire primary schools. That thirteen-point gap is a meaningful one, placing the school in the top quarter nationally and fourth out of 22 primaries within Cheltenham itself. The school is oversubscribed, with 376 pupils on roll against a capacity of 372, which suggests local families are voting with their feet. Its most recent ungraded Ofsted inspection in 2023 judged the school to be 'Good' and 'Improving', a continuation of the same rating it has held since at least its previous graded inspection in 2014. Headteacher Rebecca Andrews leads a school that is clearly delivering above-average outcomes for its age range of 7 to 11.

Digging into the detail of the 2023/24 key stage 2 results, the school's strengths are particularly evident in reading, where the average scaled score of 108 is well above the national benchmark of 100, and 41% of pupils achieved the higher standard. In maths, the average score of 106 is also strong, with 26% reaching the higher threshold. Writing is the relative weak spot: 78% met the expected standard and only 14% achieved greater depth, figures that are more in line with national averages. The school's Progress 8 data is not available, so it is not possible to say how much value the school adds relative to pupils' starting points, but the raw attainment figures are clearly ahead of the local picture. Within Gloucestershire, Charlton Kings ranks 46th out of 243 primary schools, placing it comfortably in the top fifth of the county.

The school offers a broad set of facilities for a junior school, including a sports hall, forest school area, music rooms and art studios, and runs clubs ranging from chess and coding to choir and drama. Sports provision covers cricket, netball, tennis, athletics, dance and football. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists support for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, speech and language needs, hearing impairment and social, emotional and mental health challenges. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is low at 4.8%, well below the national average, which reflects the relatively affluent catchment. For parents seeking a high-attaining state primary in Cheltenham, Charlton Kings is a strong contender, though those wanting an Outstanding-rated school should note that the nearest such option, Christ Church CofE Primary School, is 3.7 kilometres away.

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