Hunts Grove Primary Academy
Gloucester, GL2 4EP · Gloucestershire · primary school
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65th 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 — 7.4/10 against 3,377 of them, against 6.8/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Hunts Grove Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% 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 13.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Playground Games, Book, Yoga, Computing, Board Games, Street Art, Art, and Times Tables Rockstars clubs. Sports options include Football, Cricket, and Netball, alongside Young Voices and Photography. The school offers Forest School trips, a breakfast club, and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 400 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 do not reach the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Forest School trips? How does the school manage the transition for children moving from the breakfast club into the main school day?
What Ofsted said about Hunts Grove Primary Academy
Overview
Hunts Grove Primary Academy is described as a school where pupils are proud to belong and work hard to ‘be the best we can be’. The report highlights a ‘respectful atmosphere’ and a ‘strong reading culture’ that helps pupils, including disadvantaged learners, to achieve well. Leadership and management are judged as ‘exceptional’, with staff receiving high-quality support to teach the curriculum effectively.
Strengths
- The ‘quality of leadership and management across the school are exceptional’, with clear vision from trust leaders and governors.
- Reading is ‘at the heart of the curriculum’, fostering ‘avid, successful young readers’ who talk enthusiastically about books.
- Staff benefit from ‘high-quality professional development’ and strong support, particularly for those new to the profession.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive ‘precise strategies and support’ to reach ambitious goals.
- A ‘strong sense of values permeates the school’, helping pupils understand the importance of respect for those with protected characteristics.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, such as geography, the curriculum is not yet fully embedded, meaning pupils do not always gain a ‘deep understanding of key disciplinary knowledge’.
- The school lacks a clear overview of the impact of its actions to improve attendance for pupils with persistently low attendance, preventing assurance that ‘the most effective actions are in place’.
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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