Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy
Gloucester, GL2 4QG · Gloucestershire · primary school
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118th 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 — 4.5/10 against 3,615 of them, against 4.6/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a Forest School club, arts and crafts activities, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 296 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 take place during the Forest School sessions?
What Ofsted said about Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy
Overview
Hardwicke Parochial Academy is described as an inclusive school where pupils feel safe, happy, and eager to learn. Leaders have established a broad curriculum and a culture of acceptance, with staff demonstrating high levels of camaraderie and support. The report highlights that pupils develop character through various roles and activities, benefiting from a nurturing environment.
Strengths
- Pupils are friendly, behave well, and value warm relationships with staff, with bullying dealt with "swiftly and effectively".
- Staff follow the phonics programme precisely, ensuring pupils read with "increasing fluency" and address gaps in early reading quickly.
- Leaders have created a "culture of acceptance and belonging," where pupils celebrate differences and discuss conflicting ideas respectfully.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve well from their starting points due to staff expertise and external agency liaison.
- Trust leaders and governors hold school leaders to account effectively, having acted swiftly to steady the school during recent leadership changes.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, assessment systems are not well developed, meaning teachers do not address gaps in learning quickly enough, causing pupils to struggle to retain knowledge.
- Communication with parents, particularly those of pupils with SEND, is not always effective, leaving them feeling insufficiently informed about their child’s education.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a culture where everyone is responsible for keeping pupils safe and leaders are "tenacious in getting pupils the support they need".
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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