SchoolScoresGrangefield Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Voxwell Lane, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 8GL
01242 671003 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 2 July 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
108 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Cheltenham comparisons use the 26 of its 45 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 19 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Cheltenham | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 15th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cheltenham. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 17th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cheltenham. Higher than 34% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 15th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cheltenham. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 32 parents whose child had been bullied 9th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cheltenham. Higher than 52% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 75 parents who had raised a concern Joint 12th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cheltenham. Higher than 55% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 13th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cheltenham. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Cheltenham figures pool parents at the Cheltenham schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
60 pupils in this year group.
77% — 17 points above the Gloucestershire average, and 15 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 77% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 83% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 83% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 87% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Gloucestershire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 80 |
| Of those, offered a place | 54 (68%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 184 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.2 · 2025: 1.3 · 2026: 1.3
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 24th highest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.0% | 19.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 32nd highest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 28th highest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.2% | 17.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 27th highest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 12.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 28th lowest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Lower than 53% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.9% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 25th lowest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Lower than 58% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.4% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 16th lowest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Lower than 68% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 16th lowest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Lower than 67% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 18th highest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Higher than 62% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.6 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 20th highest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Higher than 76% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.3 | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 39th highest of 42 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Higher than 17% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 15.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Bishops Cleeve Primary Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Woodmancote School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Swindon Village Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gotherington Primary School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dunalley Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gardners Lane Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oakwood Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 14% met expected standard (KS2)
- Prestbury St Mary's CofE Junior School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE Infant School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Gloucester Road Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2025 · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Grangefield Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Grangefield Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 2 July 2024.
How did Grangefield Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 77% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 15 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Grangefield Primary School?
93% of the 108 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Grangefield Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Grangefield Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 80 families put Grangefield Primary School as their first choice for 60 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 54 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 131784.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.