How many pupils does Hesters Way Primary School have?

Hesters Way Primary School has 185 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Hesters Way Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Hesters Way Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 November 2021).

How does Hesters Way Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

57% of pupils at Hesters Way Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is Hesters Way Primary School?

Hesters Way Primary School is located at Dill Avenue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0ES.

Hesters Way Primary School

Dill Avenue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0ES

Good

Inspected 3 November 2021

Good

Ofsted

57%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

185

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About Hesters Way Primary School

Hesters Way Primary School is a community school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 185 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 November 2021) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 53.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 38% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Gloucestershire →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 185 / 210 (88%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 3 November 2021

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

53.8%

Free school meals

38%

EAL

6.5%

SEN support

35.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

57%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

7.5%

Overall absence

27.4%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

9.9

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

18.7

Pupils per teacher

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

8.23

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.7 vs 2023/24

£51,889

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 27% on leadership pay

↑ +£6,483 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.8

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£8,682

Spend per pupil

£8,716

Income per pupil

42%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Dill Avenue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0ES
Phone: 01242525616
Headteacher: Kirsti Ashman
Website: www.hestersway.gloucs.sch.uk/

Teaching Jobs

📋

No open jobs

Hesters Way Primary School has no open roles listed at the moment. Check back soon or browse other schools.

Recruitment agencies in Cheltenham

Coming soon

Teaching agencies that actively recruit in Cheltenham will be listed here.

Run an agency? Get your agency listed

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Hesters Way Primary School?: Hesters Way Primary School is a community school in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Hesters Way Primary School have?: Hesters Way Primary School has 185 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Hesters Way Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Hesters Way Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (3 November 2021).
How does Hesters Way Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 57% of pupils at Hesters Way Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Hesters Way Primary School?: Hesters Way Primary School is located at Dill Avenue, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0ES.

Loading map…

Unique Reference Number131250