SchoolScoresHoly Trinity CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Jersey Street, Cheltenham, GL52 2JP
01242 515778 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 17 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 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
39 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 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 12th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cheltenham. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 22nd highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cheltenham. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 8th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cheltenham. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 90% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 31 parents who had raised a concern 7th highest of 25 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cheltenham. Higher than 72% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 19th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cheltenham. Higher than 23% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 20%). 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
29 pupils in this year group.
62% — 2 points above the Gloucestershire average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 62% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 10% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 90% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 76% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 15 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 10 |
| Of those, offered a place | 10 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 59 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.7
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.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 11th highest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 20.5% | 19.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 21st highest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Higher than 60% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.5% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 7th highest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Higher than 89% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.0% | 17.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 11th highest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.0% | 12.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 16th lowest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Lower than 79% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.0% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 18th lowest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Lower than 70% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.6% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 21st lowest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Lower than 51% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 26th lowest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Lower than 39% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 29th highest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Higher than 26% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.4 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 34th highest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Higher than 32% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.7 | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 33rd highest of 42 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Higher than 32% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.1% | 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
- St John's CofE Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Berkhampstead School 0.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Dunalley Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Apostles' CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oakwood Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 14% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christ Church CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gloucester Road Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2025 · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dean Close Airthrie 1.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Gardners Lane Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Trinity CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 17 June 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Holy Trinity CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 62% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, about the same as the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Holy Trinity CofE Primary School?
82% of the 39 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Holy Trinity CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Holy Trinity CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 10 families put Holy Trinity CofE Primary School as their first choice for 15 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 10 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 115666.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.