Gastrells Community Primary School
Stroud, GL5 3PS · Gloucestershire · primary school
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154th 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 2,793 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9/10 among them, against 3.8/10 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 | 46.0 · 14 | 62% | 0.85 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 38% | 2.98 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Gastrells Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 13.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9 out of 10 among them, against 3.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers Forest School and an Eco Council, alongside sports including athletics, cricket, and gymnastics. Pupils attend a Year 4 Forest of Dean Wilderness Trip and the Stroud Book Festival. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 172 pupils against a stated capacity of 177. 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 core subjects? What specific activities does the Forest School programme involve for different year groups? How does the Eco Council influence daily school routines?
What Ofsted said about Gastrells Community Primary School
Overview
Gastrells Community Primary School is described as an inclusive institution that provides a "calm and nurturing environment" where pupils feel safe and enjoy attending. While the school demonstrates strengths in behaviour, personal development, and early years provision, the report states that the "quality of education is not yet good" and leadership requires improvement. The pace of progress since the previous inspection has been insufficient to ensure all pupils receive a high-quality education across the curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "high levels of respect and kindness" and behave well during lessons and social times.
- Personal development is a strength, with pupils valuing "rich and varied opportunities" such as clubs, trips, and campouts that build resilience.
- Early years provision is good, with clear routines and well-thought-out learning that helps children settle quickly.
- Leaders prioritise reading effectively, ensuring books match pupils’ phonic knowledge to build fluency and a "love for reading".
- Staff feel "valued and respected," and governors have a secure understanding of the school’s effectiveness.
Areas to improve
- The school must design learning better in some subjects to ensure pupils gain the "depth and fluency of knowledge" needed to build on prior learning.
- Rigorous systems must be established to check how well pupils remember taught knowledge, as current assessment practices leave recall "insecure" in some subjects.
- Safeguarding records must be improved to clearly and consistently demonstrate actions taken, preventing vital information from being missed.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff responding promptly to concerns, although records do not always reflect the actions leaders have taken.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 46% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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