Chalford Hill Primary School
Stroud, GL6 8LG · Gloucestershire · primary school
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132nd 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 3,009 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3/10 among them, against 6.2/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Chalford Hill Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, matching the national median of 64%. A higher 14.0% achieved the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted inspected the school in November 2025 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3 out of 10 among them, against 6.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 195 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 steps are taken to raise attainment in the areas where the similar-intake comparison shows lower performance? How does the new Ofsted framework influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Chalford Hill Primary School
Overview
Chalford Hill Primary School is described as a welcoming environment where "kindness sits at its heart" and pupils enjoy a "deep sense of belonging." The report highlights an "extensive" personal development offer that underpins all aspects of school life, fostering confidence and readiness for future stages. While most areas meet the expected standard, personal development is rated at a strong standard, reflecting substantial and sustained impact on pupil outcomes.
Strengths
- Personal development is "extensive" and "underpins all aspects of school life," developing pupils' confidence and understanding of global cultures and British values.
- Pupils achieve well, with attainment in reading "above national averages" and gaps in phonics closed "quickly and successfully."
- Attendance is "consistently high" and behaviour is positive, with bullying being "rare" and disagreements resolved quickly.
- The curriculum is "suitably broad and ambitious," with teachers having "secure knowledge" of subjects and modelling learning clearly.
- Pastoral care is "excellent," enabling pupils to feel "well supported" with extensive opportunities to develop talents through arts, music, and community events.
Areas to improve
- Teachers should use assessment information more accurately to "consolidate what pupils learn by building effectively on their prior learning."
- Staff should maximise opportunities for "high-quality interactions" to develop and extend children's knowledge and vocabulary, particularly in the early years.
- Teaching should more consistently reduce barriers to academic knowledge for a small minority of pupils with special educational needs.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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