Bussage Church of England Primary School
Stroud, GL6 8FW · Gloucestershire · primary school
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50th 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 3,535 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.2/10 among them, against 7.3/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 19.0 · 90 | 25% | 2.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bussage Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 19.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.2 out of 10 among them, against 7.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Young Voices choir, KS1 singing club, and recorder club. The calendar includes Nativity, Carol Services, church celebrations, and VE Day celebrations. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 192 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities does the Young Voices choir undertake during the term?
What Ofsted said about Bussage Church of England Primary School
Overview
Bussage Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a place where children, parents, and staff feel a strong sense of community and pride. The report highlights a calm environment where pupils are polite, well-behaved, and confident in their ability to report bullying, supported by leaders who prioritise pupil safety and well-being.
Strengths
- Leaders have constructed a curriculum that enables pupils to learn well, choosing important knowledge and organising it so pupils can "make connections in their learning."
- Pupils have positive attitudes to learning, with a particular emphasis on reading; they "love reading" and are taught to "crack the alphabetical code" from the earliest moments in school.
- The school fosters active citizenship through initiatives like the school parliament, where pupils successfully campaigned for solar panels, embodying values of "wisdom, hope, community and dignity."
- Staff are happy and proud, with leaders mindful of workload and well-being, while governors are "well organised, committed and knowledgeable," effectively monitoring school development.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are fully included in school life, with leaders ensuring disadvantaged pupils have every opportunity to take part.
Areas to improve
- The support for pupils falling behind in their learning is not as effective as it could be, meaning some do not catch up quickly enough; leaders should further develop curriculum, monitoring, and staff training to address this.
- Pupils do not always encounter a wide enough range of books over their time in school, though leaders are refining a list of important texts to resolve this.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "culture of vigilance" where safeguarding is the top priority and an electronic recording system has strengthened leaders’ ability to identify concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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