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St John's Church of England Primary School

Cheltenham, GL52 2SNPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
55%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.6×
Not oversubscribed
9 1st-choice / 14 places
Ranking
#9,336
of 13,686 nationally

About St John's Church of England Primary School

Parents considering St John’s Church of England Primary School in Cheltenham will find a school that is clearly in high demand. In the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 76 applications for just 14 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 5.43 — meaning more than five families applied for every available spot. Of those, nine put the school as their first preference, and eight received offers. That level of demand suggests a strong reputation among local families, though no parent view data is available to confirm satisfaction directly. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 4 to 11, with a Church of England religious character, and is led by headteacher Victoria Beevers. It currently has 198 pupils on roll, just below its capacity of 203, so it is running close to full. The most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in May 2023, confirmed the school remains Good, a rating it has held consistently across its previous graded inspections.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressAlbion Street, Cheltenham, Cheltenham, GL52 2SN
HeadteacherVictoria Beevers
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils198
Free School Meals (FSM)20.2%
School Capacity198 / 203 (98% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

18 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (18 May 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 6 Jul 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Playing FieldsDining HallICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsCross CountryDanceAthleticsNetball

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubGardeningChoirEco ClubFilm 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 St John's Church of England Primary School

St John's Church of England 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.