Withington Church of England Primary School
26%
Capacity
11
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Withington Church of England Primary School
Withington Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cotswold community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 11 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (26% of 42 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Withington Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Suki Pascoe, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12124th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 34th out of 38 in Cotswold.
Withington Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 3 applications for 1 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 1 were first-preference applications.
Withington Church of England Primary School has very good reviews on SchoolParrot (4.0/5 from 1 parents).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Withington Church of England Primary School include ICT Suite, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Forest School, Outdoor Playground, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Gymnastics, Cricket, Athletics, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Gardening, Art Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 45.5%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cotswold, Withington 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | High Street, Cheltenham, Cotswold, GL54 4BQ |
| Headteacher | Suki Pascoe |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 11 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 45.5% |
| School Capacity | 11 / 42 (26% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Dec 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Dec 2022): School remains Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 17 May 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (43%)
12124th of 13,686
Nationally
1246th of 1,469
In South West
34th of 38
In Cotswold
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
43%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
67%
'23/24
43%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed1
3
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
1 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Withington Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
High Street, Cheltenham
Cotswold, GL54 4BQ
Journey to School
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