Pendock CofE Primary School
Gloucester, GL19 3PW · Worcestershire · primary school
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103rd of 113 primary schools in Worcestershire we can score, 180 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 — 0.0/10 against 3,839 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
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 0 | 40% | 0.02 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 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.
Pendock CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 14.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 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 (0.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 58 pupils against a stated capacity of 56. 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
Since the 2024 inspection rated the school Good, what specific improvements have been implemented since that visit? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs support pupils’ daily routine and learning?
What Ofsted said about Pendock CofE Primary School
Overview
Pendock CofE Primary School is described as a "small, friendly and welcoming school" where pupils are "keen and eager to attend." The inspection confirms that the school continues to be good, with leaders and staff maintaining "ambitious in their expectations" for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils build "trusting relationships with staff" and feel safe within a community that shows "genuine care."
- Reading and phonics teaching is a priority, with a "well-sequenced phonics curriculum" ensuring most pupils read fluently by the end of Year 2.
- Staff "adapt learning activities effectively" so pupils with SEND access the curriculum alongside peers and "progress well."
- The school fosters a "love of reading" through initiatives like a "reading therapy dog" and carefully selected books.
- Pupils demonstrate "positive attitudes, respect, individuality, determination and excellence" through the school’s PRIDE values.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum for some subjects is in the "early stages of implementation," leading to "gaps in their knowledge" for some pupils.
- New subject leaders lack the skills to "monitor the impact of the intended curriculum," meaning they do not yet have a "secure understanding of the impact that learning sequences have on pupils’ learning."
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 13% |
| 2024/25 | 14% |
| 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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