Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy
Gloucester, GL2 4GH · Gloucestershire · primary school
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110th 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 3,480 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.8/10 among them, against 7.0/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A further 20.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted inspected the school in May 2026 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 5.8 out of 10 among them, against 7.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 332 pupils against a stated capacity of 464. 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 in reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available within the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the new Ofsted report card influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy
Overview
Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy is a school where leaders have established a "highly inclusive culture" and a "very positive culture for behaviour." The report highlights that pupils "feel safe and are very happy at school," with attendance consistently above the national average. While most aspects of the school meet the expected standard, the report identifies specific areas for development in teaching precision and personal development.
Strengths
- Attendance is "consistently above the national average," with effective systems supporting vulnerable pupils.
- Behaviour is excellent; pupils understand the motto of being "‘ready, respectful and safe’" and bullying is rare.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "highly effective," with needs identified "quickly and accurately."
- Leaders use additional funding for disadvantaged pupils "extremely well," addressing knowledge gaps quickly.
- Staff are "proud to work at the school," benefiting from a "caring, compassionate approach" to leadership.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teaching activities are "matched precisely to pupils’ needs" so all pupils build on prior knowledge effectively.
- Leaders should ensure pupils develop "secure and detailed knowledge" regarding protected characteristics, diversity, and fundamental British values.
- Leaders should ensure the curriculum is implemented "highly effectively across year groups and subjects" to sustain progress.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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