St John's Church of England Primary School
98%
Capacity
198
Pupils
5.4x
Demand
About St John's Church of England Primary School
St John's 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 198 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (98% of 203 places).
Ofsted has rated St John's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Victoria Beevers, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 55% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9336th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 13th out of 22 in Cheltenham.
St John's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 76 applications for 14 places, making it 5.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St John's Church of England Primary School include Playing Fields, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cross Country, Dance, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Gardening, Choir, Eco Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.2%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cheltenham, St John's 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 | Albion Street, Cheltenham, Cheltenham, GL52 2SN |
| Headteacher | Victoria Beevers |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 198 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 20.2% |
| School Capacity | 198 / 203 (98% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (18 May 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 6 Jul 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (55%)
9336th of 13,686
Nationally
909th of 1,469
In South West
13th of 22
In Cheltenham
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
55%
Expected Standard
14%
Higher Standard
'22/23
48%
'23/24
55%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed14
76
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (12% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St John's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Albion Street, Cheltenham
Cheltenham, GL52 2SN
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