Nailsworth Church of England Primary School
STROUD, GL6 0ET · Gloucestershire · primary school
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9th 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 — 9.3/10 against 2,690 of them, against 8.6/10 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 | 76.0 · 80 | 62% | 4.91 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 24.0 · 95 | 38% | 3.67 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Nailsworth Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 76.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The school also saw 24.0% reach the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego, Woodwork, Martial Arts, Fencing, Reading for Pleasure, Nature, and Gardening clubs. Sports include Football, Netball, Rugby, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Athletics, Cricket, and Table Tennis. Music lessons cover Piano, Guitar, Violin, Cello, and Drums. Trips visit the Stroud and Nailsworth Literature Festivals, Gloucester Cathedral, and the Bristol Zoo Project.
Getting in
The published school roll is 176 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific support is available for children joining the fencing or martial arts clubs? How are trips to places like Gloucester Cathedral organised for families?
What Ofsted said about Nailsworth Church of England Primary School
Overview
Nailsworth Church of England Primary School is described as a “safe and welcoming” environment where pupils are “happy to attend.” The report highlights that leaders have “raised expectations” and redesigned the curriculum, resulting in outcomes in reading, writing, and mathematics that are “higher than national published outcomes.”
Strengths
- Pupils uphold values of “community, love, respect and perseverance,” demonstrating “positive interactions” and high standards of behaviour.
- A “strong reading culture” is evident, with staff skilfully selecting books to broaden pupils’ understanding and achieving above-average results in phonics.
- Teachers possess “secure subject knowledge” and use effective strategies, such as daily ‘flashbacks’ in mathematics, to help pupils retain key information.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive timely support, including ‘scoop group’ sessions, enabling them to “learn successfully alongside their peers.”
- The school fosters responsible citizenship through extracurricular activities, such as forest school and community projects, which help pupils “persevere and take responsibility.”
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the school must map how “prior knowledge connects to new learning” to help pupils deepen their understanding of concepts.
- The school needs to develop effective assessment systems in some wider curriculum subjects to check “how well pupils learn the curriculum” and what they remember long-term.
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 | 57% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 76% |
| 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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