Highnam CofE Primary Academy
Gloucester, GL2 8LW · Gloucestershire · primary school
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95th 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 3,836 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9/10 among them, against 5.4/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Highnam CofE Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9 out of 10 among them, against 5.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, netball, tag-rugby, cross country, orienteering, and sports day, alongside House Art and House Music.
Getting in
The published school roll is 206 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 steps are taken to improve attainment in the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Highnam CofE Primary Academy
Overview
Highnam CofE Primary Academy is described as ‘an amazing school’ where pupils ‘flourish’ and are ‘proud to be part of it’. The inspection highlights ‘exceptional personal development’ and ‘outstanding’ behaviour, supported by a curriculum that is ‘well planned’ in core subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils display ‘impeccable manners’ and are ‘supportive and caring of each other’, with bullying being ‘extremely rare’.
- Staff provide ‘excellent pastoral support’, ensuring pupils ‘feel happy and safe in school and are ready to learn’.
- Reading is ‘at the core of pupils’ education’, with staff ensuring every pupil becomes a ‘fluent reader by the end of Year 2’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) ‘learn the same curriculum content’ and are ‘well cared for’ with effective support.
- Leaders and staff enjoy a ‘harmonious relationship’, with staff feeling ‘well supported’ and valued.
Areas to improve
- In ‘some foundation subjects’, the curriculum is ‘not fully embedded’, meaning pupils ‘do not gain the planned knowledge they need to achieve as well as they could’. Leaders must complete the process of embedding the planned curriculum effectively in all subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with a ‘strong culture’ where staff are ‘well trained to notice and report any signs of concern’ and leaders are ‘swift to support pupils and families in need of help’.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 90% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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