The Lawns, Gotherington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL52 9QT
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 intake.
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, 30.2 pupils per class and 25.9 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.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects. Participates in the Eco Schools programme and has Green Flag status.
In the top 31% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different 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 also some visual and performing arts clubs.
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).