Naunton Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL53 7BT
10 reasons to choose Naunton Park Primary School
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Naunton Park Primary School has a Schoolsmith Score® of 69. It is one of the best state primary schools in Cheltenham and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 1 mile.
School fundamentals
Naunton Park Primary School is a state primary school for boys and girls (50%/50%) between the ages of 5 and 11 years. It is a community school. The school was also rated as Outstanding by Ofsted in its last (2013) inspection. Reception places are usually oversubscribed every year, on first preference.
Average class size
Naunton Park Primary School has two classes per year, and an average class size of 30 pupils.
Exam results
Average Year 6 SATS results from 2016-19 and 2022 show that Naunton Park Primary School ranks in the top 20% of schools in the country by attainment. By the same measure, the school achieves above average scores for pupil progress.
The Naunton Park Primary School curriculum
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. Subjects are taught separately and are organised thematically or by half-termly topics, with cross-curricular linking. The school offers each child a handful of extra-curricular academic activities or hobby clubs.
More on the curriculum
There are regular educational trips for all year groups, visiting speakers and a residential trip in Year 6.
Specialist teaching
Most lessons are taught by the class teacher with specialist teaching for languages.
Sport at Naunton Park Primary School
School offers between 10 and 15 different sports over the course of the year. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
The Arts at Naunton Park Primary School
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.
Wraparound care
Out of school hours care from 7.45am to 5.45pm provided by an external contractor.
Find another school near Naunton Park Primary School
Cheltenham College Preparatory School (0.4 miles); The Richard Pate School (0.8 miles); Dean Close Preparatory School & Pre-Prep (1.4 miles).
Holy Apostles’ Church of England Primary School, Charlton Kings (1.2 miles); Gloucester Road Primary School (1.6 miles); Charlton Kings Junior School (1.8 miles).
Cheltenham College (0.7 miles); The Cheltenham Ladies’ College (1.2 miles); St Edward’s School, Cheltenham (1.4 miles).
Balcarras School (1.8 miles); Pate’s Grammar School (2.7 miles); Sir Thomas Rich’s School (6.6 miles).