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Rowanfield Infant School

Academy converter · Cheltenham · GL51 8HY

Ages 4–7 · 235 pupils · Gloucestershire

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Overall absence

8.1%

Admissions demand

0.95 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-06-09

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourExpected standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence8.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)25.4%
Unauthorised1.6%
Authorised absence
6.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.6%
Enrolments in measure
177

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.95 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

59

Places offered

63

1st-preference offers

59

Total preferences (any rank)
121
Preferred offers (top 3)
62
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill87%

235 pupils · 270 places

Pupils on roll
235
Boys / girls
126 / 109
School capacity
270
Capacity fill
235 / 270 (87%)
Free school meals
28.9%
FSM pupils
68
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: GLOUCESTERSHIRE LEARNING ALLIANCE
Academy trust
GLOUCESTERSHIRE LEARNING ALLIANCE
Sponsor
Gloucestershire Learning Alliance
Headteacher
Mrs Shona Riddell

Location

Address
Alstone Lane
Postcode
GL51 8HY
Town
Cheltenham
County
Gloucestershire
Local authority
Gloucestershire
District
Cheltenham
Constituency
Cheltenham
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–7, in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, 235 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 28.9%.

Open schools in Cheltenham
71
Primary schools in Cheltenham
46
Academies among open schools in Cheltenham
37% (26)
Open schools in GL51
22
Primary in GL51
14
Open schools in Gloucestershire LA
339
Primary in Gloucestershire LA
242

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in CheltenhamNear GL51

  • Rowanfield Junior School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Cheltenham · GL51 8HY · Gloucestershire

    Ages 7–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence6.3%
    • FSM39.1%

    0.1 miles away

  • Hesters Way Primary School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Community school · Primary

    Cheltenham · GL51 0ES · Gloucestershire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS250%
    • Absence8.0%
    • FSM53.8%
    • Demand0.96

    0.5 miles away

  • Gloucester Road Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Primary

    Cheltenham · GL51 8PB · Gloucestershire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS246%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM22.5%
    • Demand1.10

    0.5 miles away

  • Christ Church CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    Cheltenham · GL50 2NR · Gloucestershire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS264%
    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM15.0%
    • Demand1.43

    0.6 miles away

  • Gardners Lane Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next

    Foundation school · Primary

    Cheltenham · GL51 9JW · Gloucestershire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS234%
    • Absence9.5%
    • FSM39.3%
    • Demand1.00

    0.7 miles away

  • Springbank Primary Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Cheltenham · GL51 0PH · Gloucestershire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS258%
    • Absence6.2%
    • FSM33.8%
    • Demand0.96

    0.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Shona Riddell
Telephone
01242515334
Website
www.rowanfieldinfant.co.uk/

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