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Hesters Way Primary School

Cheltenham, GL51 0ESPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2026
KS2 Results
50%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
18 1st-choice / 22 places
Ranking
#10,930
of 13,686 nationally

About Hesters Way Primary School

Hesters Way Primary School is a state-funded mixed primary in Cheltenham, within Gloucestershire local authority. Among the 243 primary schools in the county, it sits at rank 141, placing it in the middle of the pack. The top-performing peers in the area include Meysey Hampton Church of England Primary School, Temple Guiting Church of England School, and Thrupp School, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. For families looking at nearby options, the nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Gloucester Road Primary School, just 1.6 kilometres away. Hesters Way itself was rated Good in its most recent graded inspection in November 2021, a clear improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2018. The school serves 185 pupils against a capacity of 210, and a notably high 45.9 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDill Avenue, Cheltenham, Cheltenham, GL51 0ES
HeadteacherKirsti Ashman
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils185
Free School Meals (FSM)45.9%
School Capacity185 / 210 (88% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

3 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 12 Dec 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Dining HallOutdoor PlaygroundLibraryPlaying FieldsSports HallGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

SwimmingNetballDanceCricketRounders

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessFilm Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hesters Way Primary School

Hesters Way 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.