Harewood Junior School
Gloucester, GL4 0SS · Gloucestershire · primary school
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25th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.3/10 against 3,110 of them, against 8.8/10 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 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Harewood Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 16.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 356 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 does the school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in maths? What specific trips are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from infant to junior school?
What Ofsted said about Harewood Junior School
Overview
Harewood Junior School continues to be a good school, where pupils feel happy and proud. The report highlights high ambitions for learning, with pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and disadvantaged pupils, achieving highly in published outcomes.
Strengths
- Pupils are enthusiastic about their learning and enjoy contributing to the school through roles such as the school council and sports leaders.
- The curriculum is broad and ambitious, with a strong focus on reading fluency and diverse literature, ensuring pupils enjoy discussing books.
- In mathematics, pupils deepen their knowledge through application and rehearsal, becoming articulate about the procedures they use.
- Behaviour is well managed with clear expectations; bullying is unusual, and pupils support one another as ‘restorative stars’.
- The school tracks attendance carefully and works proactively to remove barriers, while maintaining strong partnerships with parents and the community.
Areas to improve
- Assessment criteria in some foundation subjects are too broad, failing to provide teachers with sufficient clarity on what pupils know and can do.
- Some strategies used to check pupils’ understanding lack precision, meaning teachers do not always identify misconceptions or gaps in knowledge promptly.
Safeguarding
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 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 77% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| 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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