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Withington Church of England Primary School

Cotswold, GL54 4BQPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2022
KS2 Results
43%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
1 1st-choice / 1 places
Ranking
#12,124
of 13,686 nationally

About Withington Church of England Primary School

Withington Church of England Primary School is a tiny village primary in the Cotswold district, with just 11 pupils on roll against a capacity of 42 — that’s only about a quarter full, which is unusually low even for a small rural school. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 45.5%, well above the national average of around 23%, suggesting the school serves a community with higher-than-typical levels of disadvantage. Despite the small numbers, demand for places is surprisingly strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received three applications for its single Reception place, making it officially oversubscribed with a ratio of 3:1. All three applicants listed it as their first preference, and one offer was made. That level of competition for a school with so few pupils is unusual and hints at a loyal local reputation. The school is Church of England, co-educational, and takes children from age 2 through to 11, with a nursery on site.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressHigh Street, Cheltenham, Cotswold, GL54 4BQ
HeadteacherSuki Pascoe
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils11
Free School Meals (FSM)45.5%
School Capacity11 / 42 (26% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

14 Dec 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (14 Dec 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 17 May 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
ICT SuiteSports HallPlaying FieldsSensory RoomForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsArt StudiosChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

SwimmingGymnasticsCricketAthletics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubDramaGardeningArt ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaSpeech & Language

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Source: withington.gloucs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Withington 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.