Hesters Way Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | DILL Avenue Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 0ES |
| Phone | 01242525616 |
| Reference Number | 131250 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 181 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.91%
Girls: 43.09% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 53.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 37% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| 2 | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| 3 | 16 | 8 | 24 |
| 4 | 16 | 13 | 29 |
| 5 | 17 | 12 | 29 |
| 6 | 15 | 12 | 27 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 59.1% |
| White, Other | 17.1% |
| Asian, Other | 7.7% |
| African | 4.4% |
| Indian | 3.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2021-12-13 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-03 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-01-17 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-11-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-11-23 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2006-12-11 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-10-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2001-01-15 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 27 | 24 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 65 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 28 | 26 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 65 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 26 | 24 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 65 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 30 | 20 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 65 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 26 | 23 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 65 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 20 | 33 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 65 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 32 | 21 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 65 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 26 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 65 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 28 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 65 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 26 | 17 | 6 | 13 | 3 | 65 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 24 | 21 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 65 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 46 | 19 |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -3.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 0.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Springbank Primary Academy
Springbank Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0PH |
0.45 miles |
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Rowanfield Infant School
Alstone Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8HY |
0.48 miles |
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Rowanfield Junior School
Alstone Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8HY |
0.53 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic Primary School
Lewis Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0HZ |
0.6 miles |
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Gloucester Road Primary School
Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 8PB |
0.97 miles |
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Gardners Lane Primary School
Gardners Lane, Swindon Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 9JW |
1.01 miles |
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Christ Church CofE Primary School
Malvern Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 2NR |
1.11 miles |
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Dean Close Airthrie
27-29 Christchurch Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 2NY |
1.23 miles |
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Swindon Village Primary School
Church Road, Swindon Village, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 9QP |
1.29 miles |
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Benhall Infant School
Robert Burns Avenue, Benhall, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6PS |
1.36 miles |
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The Catholic School of Saint Gregory the Great
St James Square, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 3QG |
1.37 miles |
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St Mark's Church of England Junior School
Robert Burns Avenue, Benhall, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6NU |
1.4 miles |
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Lakeside Primary School
Hatherley Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6HR |
1.55 miles |
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Dunalley Primary School
West Drive, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 4LB |
1.72 miles |
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St James' Church of England Primary School
Merestones Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 2RS |
1.86 miles |
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Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
Jersey Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 2JP |
1.92 miles |
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Greatfield Park Primary School
Hulbert Crescent, Hatherley, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 3FZ |
1.97 miles |
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St John's Church of England Primary School
Albion Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 2SN |
1.99 miles |
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Warden Hill Primary School
Durham Close, Warden Hill, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 3DF |
2.09 miles |
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Berkhampstead School
Pittville Circus Road, Cheltenham, GL52 2QA |
2.29 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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All Saints' Academy, Cheltenham
Blaisdon Way, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0WH |
0.24 miles |
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Pate's Grammar School
Princess Elizabeth Way, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 0HG |
0.34 miles |
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Dean Close Preparatory School
Lansdown Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6QS |
1.22 miles |
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Dean Close School
Shelburne Road, Cheltenham, GL51 6HE |
1.24 miles |
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Cheltenham Ladies' College
Bayshill Road, Cheltenham, GL50 3EP |
1.6 miles |
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Belmont School
Warden Hill Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 3AT |
1.66 miles |
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Bettridge School
Warden Hill Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 3AT |
1.69 miles |
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Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre
Warden Hill Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 3EF |
1.7 miles |
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Cheltenham College
Bath Road, Cheltenham, GL53 7LD |
1.97 miles |
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Pittville School
Albert Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 3JD |
2 miles |
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St Edward's School
Cirencester Road, Cheltenham, GL53 8EY |
2.76 miles |
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Chosen Hill School
Brookfield Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL3 2PL |
2.99 miles |
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Cleeve School
Two Hedges Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 8AE |
3.2 miles |
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Churchdown School
Winston Road, Churchdown, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL3 2RB |
3.46 miles |
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Balcarras School
East End Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 8QF |
3.5 miles |
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The High School Leckhampton
Farm Lane, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, GL51 3FS |
3.5 miles |
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Brook Academy
Mill Lane, Brockworth, Gloucester, GL3 4ZN |
4.43 miles |
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Henley Bank High School
Mill Lane, Gloucester, GL3 4QF |
4.59 miles |
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Sir Thomas Rich's School
Oakleaze, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 0LF |
4.75 miles |