SchoolScoresNaunton Park Primary School
Community school · Primary, ages 5 to 11 · Mixed
Naunton Lane, Cheltenham, GL53 7BT
01242 513114 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 22 October 2024, 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
189 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 3rd highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cheltenham. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 95% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 10th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cheltenham. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 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% | 90% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 44 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 18 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cheltenham. Higher than 77% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 66% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 136 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% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 31 parents of children with SEND Joint 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cheltenham. Higher than 66% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 79% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 10th highest of 26 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Cheltenham. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 90% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 46%). 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
58 pupils in this year group.
76% — 16 points above the Gloucestershire average, and 14 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 76% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 17% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 93% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 78% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 90% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 109 | 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 57 |
| Of those, offered a place | 52 (91%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 238 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.9
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 38th highest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.0% | 19.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 24th highest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 33rd highest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.3% | 17.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 24th highest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.0% | 12.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Lower than 90% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 10th lowest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 31st lowest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Lower than 32% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.4 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 32nd lowest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Lower than 28% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 15th highest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Higher than 67% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.0 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 16th highest of 45 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Higher than 79% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.6 | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 16th highest of 42 state primary schools in Cheltenham. Higher than 61% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 16.0% | 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
- Leckhampton CofE Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Richard Pate School 0.7 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- St James' CofE Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- St John's CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Charlton Kings Infants' School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed, may be improving 2024
- Ashley Manor Preparatory School 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Holy Apostles' CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Warden Hill Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Dean Close Airthrie 1.2 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Naunton Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 22 October 2024, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Naunton Park Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 14 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Naunton Park Primary School?
95% of the 189 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Naunton Park Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Naunton Park Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 57 families put Naunton Park Primary School as their first choice for 60 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 52 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 115590.
- 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.