Kingsholm Church of England Primary School
Gloucester, GL1 3BN · Gloucestershire · primary school
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122nd 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 — 5.7/10 against 2,325 of them, against 4.7/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 62% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 38% | 2.84 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kingsholm Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 12.0% against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 605 pupils against a stated capacity of 630. 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 trips are planned for the coming year?
What Ofsted said about Kingsholm Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report states that the school has undergone a "challenging time" with leadership changes and a "weak curriculum," resulting in most key judgement areas being rated "Requires improvement." However, "early years provision" is rated "Good," and leaders have taken "decisive action" to revise the curriculum and raise aspirations, with "many recent positive changes" beginning to emerge.
Strengths
- The early years provide a "secure start," with staff skilfully developing children’s communication, language, and mathematical skills.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; most pupils read accurately by Year 2, and older pupils enjoy "challenging books."
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," and pupils trust adults to act on concerns "quickly and effectively."
- New specialist support hubs are helping pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) to "overcome any barriers to learning."
- Incidents of misbehaviour have declined, and most pupils follow the school’s expectations of being "respectful" and "kind."
Areas to improve
- The school must clarify the "precise knowledge pupils need to learn" in a few subjects to ensure deep understanding.
- Teachers’ expectations of written work are not "consistently high," affecting the quality of pupils’ writing.
- Oversight of curriculum implementation is not "fully effective" in some subjects, leading to inconsistent learning.
- Attendance remains an issue for some pupils, who miss "essential learning."
- The school does not provide enough opportunities for pupils to take on responsibilities, limiting their "personal and character development."
Safeguarding
The report confirms 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 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 38% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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