Leckhampton Church of England Primary School
100%
Capacity
630
Pupils
2.7x
Demand
About Leckhampton Church of England Primary School
Leckhampton Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cheltenham community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 630 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (100% of 630 places).
Ofsted has rated Leckhampton Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sam Porter, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2426th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 3rd out of 22 in Cheltenham.
Leckhampton Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 239 applications for 90 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 120 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Leckhampton Church of England Primary School include Sports Hall, Music Rooms, Gymnasium, Forest School, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Gymnastics, Rounders, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Drama, Chess, Choir, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 2.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cheltenham, Leckhampton 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Hall Road, Cheltenham, Cheltenham, GL53 0HP |
| Headteacher | Sam Porter |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 630 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 2.1% |
| School Capacity | 630 / 630 (100% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
22 Nov 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (76%)
2426th of 13,686
Nationally
202nd of 1,469
In South West
3rd of 22
In Cheltenham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
76%
Expected Standard
26%
Higher Standard
'22/23
81%
'23/24
76%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed90
239
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
120 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hall Road, Cheltenham
Cheltenham, GL53 0HP
Journey to School
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