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Miserden Church of England Primary School

Stroud, GL6 7JA · Gloucestershire · primary school

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Ofsted: Good · 2024 Inspected 2 years ago Mixed Primary Church of England
2.1/10 Below average

199th 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 — 0.1/10 against 3,670 of them, against 0.4/10 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
MeasurePercentileWeightAdds
Expected standard (RWM) 2022/23 17.0 · 1 40% 0.03
Ofsted 52 35% 1.82
Higher standard (RWM) 2022/23 0.0 · 10 25% 0.26

Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.

Miserden Church of England Primary School overview

How it's doing

In 2022/23, 17.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 62%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. 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 (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024.

Getting in

The published school roll is 42 pupils against a stated capacity of 70. 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.

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How does the school support pupils to improve their reading and writing skills? What specific interventions are in place for those who have not reached the expected standard? How does the school ensure that the Good Ofsted rating is maintained in daily practice?

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What Ofsted said about Miserden Church of England Primary School

Inspection report dated 11 September 2024

Overview

Miserden Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils thrive and behave well. The report highlights a broad curriculum with a strong focus on vocabulary and early reading, alongside positive pupil attitudes and effective safeguarding. However, inconsistencies in teacher subject knowledge and assessment practices in some subjects require attention to ensure all pupils deepen their understanding.

Strengths

  • Pupils demonstrate high expectations for behaviour, following routines willingly and rarely disrupting learning.
  • The school has an effective early reading programme, resulting in pupils becoming "confident and highly motivated readers."
  • A broad and ambitious curriculum helps pupils build knowledge cumulatively, particularly in mathematics and geography.
  • Pupils value extra-curricular experiences, such as forest school and residential trips, which develop their confidence and cultural understanding.
  • The governing body effectively supports and challenges leaders, enhancing the school’s overall effectiveness.

Areas to improve

  • Teachers sometimes lack sufficient subject expertise, meaning teaching does not consistently deepen pupils’ knowledge or help them recall learning over time.
  • Assessment is not used well enough in all subjects, leading to unidentified gaps in pupils’ knowledge that hinder future learning.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

This is an AI-assisted summary of the official Ofsted report, not a statement written by Ofsted. Check the full official report before making a decision.
Expected standard
17%
2022/23
Higher standard
0%
2022/23
Demand
×1.0
1st prefs per place, 2026/27
Free school meals
19%
vs 25% across England

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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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