Dinglewell Junior School
Gloucester, GL3 3HS · Gloucestershire · primary school
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34th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.6/10 against 4,206 of them, against 7.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dinglewell Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 359 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main curriculum? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Dinglewell Junior School
Overview
Dinglewell Junior School continues to be a good school, described as "caring, inclusive and welcoming." Pupils are "happy and proud members of the school" who behave impeccably and feel safe due to strong pastoral support. The school provides a "rich and exciting curriculum" that fosters a love of learning and community contribution.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "broad" and "rich," with lessons that build effectively on prior knowledge, leading to strong achievement in core subjects.
- Staff possess "good subject knowledge" and explain activities clearly, particularly in mathematics where pupils develop fluency through routine practice.
- Reading is a priority; pupils develop a "love of reading" and improve fluency through regular practice and access to a "wide range of exciting books."
- Pastoral care is a strength, with pupils trusting staff and feeling "valued and safe," supported by effective emotional regulation strategies.
- The school offers "memorable experiences," such as planetarium visits and outdoor learning, which bring subjects to life and promote wider development.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, assessment does not yet "swiftly identify if pupils have acquired the precise knowledge," leading to occasional gaps in learning.
- The school must "sharpen assessment" and adapt the curriculum more promptly when pupils have not secured necessary knowledge.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 79% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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