Birdlip Primary School
Gloucester, GL4 8JH · Gloucestershire · primary school
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16th of 218 primary schools in Gloucestershire we can score, 241 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,034 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.7/10 among them, against 9.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 33.0 · 99 | 25% | 2.47 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Birdlip Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 33.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.7 out of 10 among them, against 9.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 102 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Birdlip Primary School
Overview
Birdlip Primary School is described as a “welcoming community” where leaders and staff provide a “high level of nurture” in a “safe and caring” environment. The report highlights that pupils thrive socially and academically, supported by deeply embedded values of “respect, resilience and kindness” and a strong commitment to helping each other “prepare for a bigger world.”
Strengths
- Pupils display “exemplary” behaviour, with bullying being “rare” and staff trusted to deal with issues quickly.
- Reading is placed at the “core of the school’s curriculum,” resulting in pupils becoming “avid and confident readers” through effective phonics and high-quality texts.
- Staff form “trusting relationships” with pupils, fostering a culture where children act as “excellent role models” and support one another.
- Leaders successfully cultivate “kind and responsible young citizens” through a varied programme supporting mental well-being and diversity.
- Governors take a “measured approach” to leadership changes and hold staff to account for the quality of education.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must identify the precise knowledge pupils need to learn and revisit in all subjects, as gaps exist in less developed areas like geography.
- Teachers need better expertise to adapt the curriculum for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to ensure misconceptions do not persist.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with a “culture of vigilance” ensuring staff are well trained, record-keeping is detailed, and checks on staff suitability are thorough.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 88% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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