Coberley Church of England Primary School
101%
Capacity
71
Pupils
3.1x
Demand
About Coberley Church of England Primary School
Coberley Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cotswold community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 71 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (101% of 70 places).
Ofsted has rated Coberley Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Elizabeth Black, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 7005th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 19th out of 38 in Cotswold.
Coberley Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 22 applications for 7 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 4 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Speech, Language & Communication, Multi-Sensory Impairment and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Coberley Church of England Primary School include Library, Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Tennis, Cricket, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Drama, Eco Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 2.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cotswold, Coberley Church of England Primary 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 | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Coberley, Cheltenham, Cotswold, GL53 9QZ |
| Headteacher | Elizabeth Black |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 71 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 2.8% |
| School Capacity | 71 / 70 (101% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
3 Oct 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Nov 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (62%)
7005th of 13,686
Nationally
663rd of 1,469
In South West
19th of 38
In Cotswold
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
62%
Expected Standard
8%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
62%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed7
22
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
4 families put this school as their 1st choice (18% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Coberley Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Coberley, Cheltenham
Cotswold, GL53 9QZ
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