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Springbank Primary Academy

Cheltenham, GL51 0PHPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
58%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
33 1st-choice / 38 places
Ranking
#8,532
of 13,686 nationally

About Springbank Primary Academy

Springbank Primary Academy is a popular choice among Cheltenham families, with 32 of 33 first-preference applicants offered a place for the 2025/26 intake. The school is oversubscribed, receiving 83 applications for 38 places, giving it an oversubscription ratio of 2.18. While the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, the high demand suggests a strong local reputation. Headteacher Emma Wale leads a mixed, non-religious state primary for children aged 2 to 11, with nursery provision available. The school is larger than its capacity of 420, currently educating 443 pupils, and 35 per cent of them qualify for free school meals, which is above the national average and indicates a diverse intake.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSpringbank Road, Cheltenham, Cheltenham, GL51 0PH
HeadteacherEmma Wale
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils443
Free School Meals (FSM)35.0%
School Capacity443 / 420 (105% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Oct 2023
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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, 10 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
GymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsLibraryForest SchoolDining HallSensory RoomArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

FootballTennisCricketDanceAthleticsCross Country

Clubs & Activities

GardeningEco ClubFilm ClubChoirCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning 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

08:00-08:55

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: springbankpri-ac.gloucs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Springbank Primary Academy

Springbank Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.