Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School
Stroud, GL5 2QR · Gloucestershire · primary school
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163rd 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 4,279 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5/10 among them, against 2.8/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.81 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5 out of 10 among them, against 2.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in School Council and Eco Council, play swimming and Stroud Schools Sport Association, attend a Music Recital, and join Y6 Residential at PGL Liddington and Y5 Campout. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 115 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 reach the higher standard in core subjects? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School
Overview
Leaders and staff maintain high expectations, creating a ‘welcoming place’ where pupils are ‘polite and kind’. The school fosters strong relationships and a love of learning, with particular success in early years and literacy. While the overall effectiveness is rated as Good, the report highlights specific inconsistencies in curriculum planning for foundation subjects.
Strengths
- Staff nurture a ‘love of reading’ through engaging events like ‘Free-Read Fridays’ and carefully chosen books.
- Phonics teaching is secure, with successful interventions helping pupils catch up after pandemic disruptions.
- Pupils demonstrate improved subject-specific vocabulary, particularly in mathematics, enabling them to solve problems successfully.
- Clear procedures support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, including effective ‘My Plan’ targets and external therapy.
- Leaders are ‘considerate of staff well-being’, ensuring staff feel ‘valued and appreciated’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must identify essential knowledge across foundation subject curriculums, as current plans do not break down skills into ‘small achievable steps’.
- Teachers need support to use assessment data to rectify gaps in pupils’ subject knowledge in these subjects, ensuring they can ‘build on prior learning’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust recruitment checks, regular staff training, and a reliable system for reporting and acting on welfare concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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
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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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