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Gardners Lane Primary School

Cheltenham, GL51 9JWPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
34%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
19 1st-choice / 19 places
Ranking
#13,027
of 13,686 nationally

About Gardners Lane Primary School

Gardners Lane Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 43 applications for just 19 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 2.26. All 19 first-preference applicants were offered a place, which suggests that while demand is strong, those who put it first are likely to get in. The school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, so we can't measure satisfaction that way, but the high application numbers speak for themselves. The school is a mixed, non-religious state primary for children aged 4 to 11, located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. It has a capacity of 420 but currently has 278 pupils on roll, so there is room to grow. A notable 38.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is well above the national average and reflects the school's inclusive intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressGardners Lane, Cheltenham, Cheltenham, GL51 9JW
HeadteacherOliver Tuck
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils278
Free School Meals (FSM)38.5%
School Capacity278 / 420 (66% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

17 Jul 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (17 Jul 2024): School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next

Source: Ofsted, 22 Jul 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Playing FieldsForest SchoolGymnasiumICT SuiteSensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallArt Studios

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

NetballDanceAthleticsFootballCricket

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubArt ClubCodingFilm ClubChessBook Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:45

After-school care

15:15-16:15

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

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Gardners Lane 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.