Horsley Church of England Primary School
Stroud, GL6 0PU · Gloucestershire · primary school
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21st 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 2,369 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.4/10 among them, against 9.0/10 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 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Horsley Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 18.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.4 out of 10 among them, against 9.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Forest Green Rovers, Young Voices, and Playground Pals clubs, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 105 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 close to the higher standard? What does a typical day look like for a child in the Playground Pals club? How does the school manage transitions for children moving between year groups?
What Ofsted said about Horsley Church of England Primary School
Overview
Horsley Church of England Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” Pupils are described as “happy and proud” within a “welcoming community,” displaying “exemplary attitudes towards their learning.” The school continues to provide a high-quality education where pupils “achieve well” and leave “well equipped for the challenges of secondary education.”
Strengths
- The school has designed a “broad and ambitious curriculum” that is regularly reviewed to help pupils build on prior learning, with positive impacts noted in subjects like history and geography.
- Reading teaching has been strengthened since the previous inspection; teachers provide “prompt feedback” in phonics, ensuring pupils who need support “keep up” and learn to blend sounds effectively.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified effectively and receive tailored adaptations and resources, allowing them to “progress well from their starting points.”
- Children have a “good start to their education” in the early years, where staff use outdoor and practical activities to develop skills such as cooperation and problem-solving.
- Attendance has improved, with the school taking “effective action” to ensure most pupils attend regularly and enjoy school.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, staff do not use assessment checks effectively to ensure pupils secure key knowledge, leading to gaps in understanding and reduced confidence. The school should “use assessment precisely to identify gaps in pupils’ learning and use this information to plan future learning.”
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 | 65% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| 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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