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Gotherington Primary School, Cheltenham GL52

The Lawns, Gotherington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52 9QT

Gotherington Primary School, Cheltenham GL52

10 simple reasons to choose Gotherington Primary School

State primary school (academy converter) in Gotherington, Cheltenham.
For pupils aged 4 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.

10 better reasons to choose Gotherington Primary School

Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Cheltenham and one of the 5 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles. One of the 20 most oversubscribed state primaries for first preference admissions in the Gloucestershire LEA.
On average, 30.3 pupils per class and 26 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
In the top 13% of schools in the country for attainment in Year 6 SATS exams, over the last 4 years.
Subjects are taught separately and thematically, with cross-curricular linking where appropriate. Participates in the Eco Schools programme and has Green Flag status. Each year group participates in Forest School.
In the top 31% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. The school offers a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
School offers PE and up to 10 seasonal sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are some extra-curricular creative and performing arts clubs. Artsmark Gold accreditation.
Rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2009.

Find another school near Gotherington Primary School

Independent Prep Schools

Berkhampstead School (4.9 miles); Cheltenham College Preparatory School (5.9 miles); Dean Close Preparatory School & Pre-Prep (6 miles).

State Primary Schools

Grangefield Primary School (2 miles); Ashchurch Primary School (4.3 miles); Gloucester Road Primary School (4.4 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

The Cheltenham Ladies' College (5.3 miles); Cheltenham College (5.5 miles); St Edward's School, Cheltenham (6.2 miles).

State Senior Schools

Pate's Grammar School (5.5 miles); Tewkesbury School (5.5 miles); Balcarras School (6.8 miles).

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