Temple Guiting Church of England School
95%
Capacity
100
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Temple Guiting Church of England School
Temple Guiting Church of England School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cotswold community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 100 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (95% of 105 places).
Ofsted has rated Temple Guiting Church of England School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ann Barry, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 100% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 8th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 2nd out of 38 in Cotswold.
Temple Guiting Church of England School is a popular choice with families — it received 37 applications for 15 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 20 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 Temple Guiting Church of England School include Music Rooms, Library, Art Studios, Gymnasium, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Rounders, Football, Cricket and 2 more, as well as clubs including Film Club, Eco Club, Book Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cotswold, Temple Guiting Church of England 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 | CHELTENHAM, Cotswold, GL54 5RW |
| Headteacher | Ann Barry |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 100 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.0% |
| School Capacity | 100 / 105 (95% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jun 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (100%)
8th of 13,686
Nationally
3rd of 1,469
In South West
2nd of 38
In Cotswold
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
100%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
100%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed15
37
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
20 families put this school as their 1st choice (54% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
CHELTENHAM
Cotswold, GL54 5RW
Journey to School
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