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.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 Oct 2023Latest monitoring visit (4 Oct 2023): School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next
Source: Ofsted, 31 Oct 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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