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Cold Aston Church of England Primary School

Cotswold, GL54 3BNPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
4 Good
May 2025
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
6 1st-choice / 7 places
Ranking
#8,928
of 13,686 nationally

About Cold Aston Church of England Primary School

If you're looking for a small village primary where parents are overwhelmingly positive, Cold Aston Church of England Primary School makes a strong impression. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering responses from September 2024 to September 2025, every single parent who responded said they would recommend the school to other parents. The feedback is strikingly consistent: 100% of respondents strongly agreed that their child is happy at the school and feels safe there. Parents also felt well-informed, with 91% strongly agreeing that the school lets them know how their child is doing and makes them aware of what their child will learn. The school is clearly popular locally, too. For entry in the 2025/26 academic year, Cold Aston received 21 applications for just 7 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3 to 1. All 6 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that for those who put it top of their list, the school is a realistic option.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressCold Aston, Cheltenham, Cotswold, GL54 3BN
HeadteacherAlison Rawlings
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils55
Free School Meals (FSM)1.8%
School Capacity55 / 105 (52% full)

The full report on this school

What 34 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

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    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
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    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 May 2025
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 16 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallMusic RoomsArt StudiosICT SuiteForest SchoolPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

RoundersTennisFootballCricketCross CountrySwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingDramaEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Learning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-17:00

Source: coldastonprimaryschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cold Aston Church of England Primary School

Cold Aston Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.