Kingswood Primary School
Kingswood, GL12 8RN · Gloucestershire · primary school
Check the area around this school
169th 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 3,839 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6/10 among them, against 2.5/10 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 | 40.0 · 8 | 40% | 0.32 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kingswood Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.6 out of 10 among them, against 2.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 108 pupils against a stated capacity of 119. 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 literacy? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment in maths? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Kingswood Primary School
Overview
Kingswood Primary School is described as a “welcoming, happy and inclusive school” where pupils display “exemplary” behaviour and “exceptionally strong” attitudes to learning. The report highlights a “rich, broad curriculum” underpinned by strong pastoral care, with staff who are “motivated” and morale that is “high” following the appointment of a new headteacher.
Strengths
- Pupils are “polite and sociable” and show “utmost respect for staff,” creating an environment where they “feel safe” and bullying is “rare.”
- Leaders have designed an “ambitious, coherently-sequenced curriculum” in most subjects, with teachers providing “clear explanations” that help pupils secure key knowledge.
- Reading has improved through a “systematic phonics programme,” with pupils becoming “absorbed” in stories and developing a “love of reading.”
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is “sharply focused and effective,” ensuring they are “included in all aspects of school life.”
- Parents are “extremely positive,” noting the school goes “above and beyond” expectations, while pupils enjoy enriching experiences like “Whole Class Brass” and clubs.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum is new and leaders do not yet know its impact on what pupils know and remember; subject leaders must develop expertise to “evaluate the impact of the curriculum on pupils’ learning.”
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with a “strong culture” where staff are “vigilant,” report concerns “swiftly,” and ensure adults are safe to work with children.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 40% |
| 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
Saved schools live on this device only — no account, no tracking. Visit the school's website
Loading full school details…
Similar schools nearby
Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.
Every school within 2.5 miles of GL12 8RN, with results, demand and deadlines — area report →
Have a specific question about admissions, scores or dates?
Ask SchoolsGPT