Linden Primary School
Gloucester, GL1 5HU · Gloucestershire · primary school
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177th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 1.4/10 against 2,762 of them, against 1.8/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Linden Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2023. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Gardening Club, street art, street dance, arts and crafts, STEM, newspaper reporting, samba-drumming, and a DJ club. Sports include football, gymnastics, karate, multi-skills, yoga, cross country, and swimming. The school choir runs for both Key Stages 1 and 2. Trips include visits to Cotswold Farm Park, Westonbirt, and the Cheltenham Literature Festival. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 420 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 are below the expected standard in literacy? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with maths? How does the school
What Ofsted said about Linden Primary School
Overview
Linden Primary School is described as a "welcoming and caring" institution where staff know pupils well and meet their academic, social, and emotional needs. The report highlights a "positive and respectful culture" driven by the school’s values, resulting in most pupils achieving well and feeling safe. Leaders have created a nurturing environment that supports personal development and prepares children effectively for their next steps.
Strengths
- Staff maintain "high expectations and ambitions for all," ensuring pupils understand behaviour expectations and routines from the start.
- The school provides a "nurturing and inclusive environment," swiftly identifying and supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular activities and clubs, helping them "develop talents and interests."
- Parents are positive about the school, noting that staff are "friendly, caring and kind" and that the school involves them in learning from the start.
- Leaders support staff well-being and workload, with some staff describing the school as being "part of a family."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, assessment information is not used precisely enough to check what pupils understand and remember, meaning teachers are sometimes unclear on pupil progress.
- Some staff need to refine their skills in delivering the phonics curriculum, as a minority of pupils do not learn the phonics code as rapidly as they could.
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 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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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