Kingsway Primary School
Gloucester, GL2 2AR · Gloucestershire · primary school
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18th 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 — 8.2/10 against 2,624 of them, against 7.2/10 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 90 | 35% | 3.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kingsway Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 12.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools). The most recent inspection took place in June 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego, board games, arts and crafts, table football, mindful colouring, and construction clubs. Sports include football, netball, hockey, sports hall athletics, and gymnastics. Trips include Forest School. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 444 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
Since the inspection is very recent, what specific improvements have been made in the areas graded under the new framework? How do the daily trips to Forest School fit into the regular timetable?
What Ofsted said about Kingsway Primary School
Overview
Kingsway Primary School is described as a welcoming environment where pupils feel "safe, valued and cared for." The report highlights a "highly inclusive culture" and "strong" leadership that has successfully managed staff turnover while maintaining improving educational standards. Most pupils make at least expected progress, with attainment in line with or above national averages by the end of key stage 2.
Strengths
- Early years provision is rated "Strong standard," with "thoughtfully sequenced" curriculum and "high-quality interactions" enabling children to flourish.
- Inclusion is rated "Strong standard," featuring "swiftly identified" support for barriers to learning and effective integration of pupils with special educational needs.
- Leadership is rated "Strong standard," with governors providing "robust challenge" and leaders ensuring "sustainable" improvements and staff wellbeing.
- Personal development is rated "Strong standard," fostering "resilience" and "teamwork" through rich experiences like residential visits.
- Safeguarding standards are met, creating an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should improve attendance among disadvantaged pupils by addressing "underlying barriers to absence" with consistent strategies.
- Leaders should support staff to implement the pedagogical approach more consistently across foundation subjects to help pupils secure "deep knowledge."
Safeguarding
The report states that "safeguarding standards are met," noting that leaders have established an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and that "pupils are made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 66% |
| 2023/24 | 74% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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