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The John Moore Primary School

Tewkesbury, GL20 7SPPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
75%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
46 1st-choice / 44 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2626 of 13,686 nationally

About The John Moore Primary School

The John Moore Primary School in Tewkesbury is a state primary for mixed genders aged 2 to 11, and it is currently running below its full capacity. With 301 pupils against a school capacity of 360, there is some room to grow, yet the school is clearly in demand. For the 2025/26 admissions cycle, it received 78 total applications for 44 places, making it officially oversubscribed with a ratio of 1.77 applicants per place. Of those, 46 were first-preference applications, and all 44 first-preference offers were accepted, suggesting strong local confidence. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 16.3%, which is above the national primary average of around 23% but still indicates a meaningful level of disadvantage within the intake. The school does not have a religious character, so its appeal is broad rather than faith-based, and its nursery provision means children can join from age 2, which may be a practical draw for working families in the area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressColumbine Road, Tewkesbury, Tewkesbury, GL20 7SP
HeadteacherSimon Lockley
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils301
Free School Meals (FSM)16.3%
School Capacity301 / 360 (84% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (5 Jun 2024): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 2 Mar 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Playing FieldsICT SuiteGymnasiumDining HallArt StudiosSensory RoomLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

7

Sports

AthleticsDanceRoundersGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

CodingEco ClubBook Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: thejohnmooreprimary.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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The John Moore 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.