Minchinhampton Primary Academy
Stroud, GL6 9BP · Gloucestershire · primary school
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40th 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 — 7.2/10 against 4,194 of them, against 7.0/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 62% | 4.51 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 38% | 2.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Minchinhampton Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Adventure Club, Basketball, Netball, and Football Club. Sports include Tag Rugby, Ultimate Frisbee, Orienteering, Cycling, and Swimming. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 260 pupils against a stated capacity of 300. 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 their final year? What specific activities are included in the Adventure Club?
What Ofsted said about Minchinhampton Primary Academy
Overview
Minchinhampton Primary Academy is described as a place where "pupils enjoy learning" and the school has "high ambition for pupils to learn well." The report highlights a "strong sense of community" with "compassion" threading through the ethos, resulting in pupils who are "polite and well mannered." While the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership are rated Good, personal development is rated Outstanding.
Strengths
- Reading is a clear priority; staff help children "foster a love of reading" and those who fall behind "quickly receive the support they need to catch up."
- The curriculum is "well structured to support pupils to build their knowledge progressively," with regular opportunities to revisit previous learning.
- Personal development is "exemplary," with an "extensive range of extracurricular activities" and opportunities for pupils to learn about "tolerance, acceptance and difference."
- Staff are "well trained to support pupils with SEND," ensuring they access the same "high-quality curriculum" as their peers.
- Safeguarding arrangements are "effective," and the school has created an "open and positive culture" that puts pupils’ interests first.
Areas to improve
- Teaching does not ensure pupils have "sufficient opportunities to practise and apply their skills in writing," leading to unaddressed errors.
- The early years provision lacks "rigorous systems in place to check that children are learning in all areas," meaning some are not "well prepared for Year 1."
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 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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