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Gardners Lane Primary School
Gardners Lane, Swindon Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 9JW, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.7 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
278
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
66%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in English and maths, where it ranks in the top 83% nationally for expected standards at Key Stage 2. While 50% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, only 10% achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, making it a viable option for families in the area.
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Last inspected: 1 July 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British47.1%
White Other12.2%
Asian Other11.9%
Black African9.4%
Asian Indian5.0%
Asian Bangladeshi4.0%
Other3.2%
Mixed Other2.9%
Black Other1.8%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Location
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51.91081, -2.08766 · GL51 9JW
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN131249
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.gardnerslane.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Gardners Lane Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Gardners Lane Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 July 2014.
Is Gardners Lane Primary School a good school?
Gardners Lane Primary School scores 32.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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