The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great

About The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great

The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great is an academy converter in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 411 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of LITTLE WAY CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 October 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 15.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 36.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Gloucestershire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

411 / 420 (98%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Roman Catholic

Last Ofsted Inspection

10 October 2023

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

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

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

St James Square, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3QG

Phone

01242513659

Headteacher

Rachel Penney

Website

http://www.st-gregorygreat.gloucs.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great?

The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great is an academy converter in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great have?

The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great has 411 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great's Ofsted rating?

The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 October 2023).

How does The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

48% of pupils at The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great is part of LITTLE WAY CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST.

Where is The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great?

The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great is located at St James Square, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3QG.