Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy
Lydney, GL15 5TA · Gloucestershire · primary school
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4th 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 — 9.7/10 against 3,224 of them, against 9.4/10 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 | 90.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.90 |
| Ofsted | 90 | 35% | 3.17 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 25% | 2.18 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 90.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 17.0% of pupils, 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 (9.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.4 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in November 2025 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the Gloucestershire School Games and attend the Beauty and The Beast pantomime. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 211 pupils against a stated capacity of 213. 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 new inspection framework’s separate grading affect daily teaching priorities? What specific support is offered to pupils who do not reach the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy
Overview
Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy is a school where pupils "thrive," supported by a "strong culture of belonging" and high expectations. The report highlights "exceptional" safeguarding standards and "strong" performance in attendance, behaviour, inclusion, leadership, and personal development, while achievement and teaching meet the "expected standard."
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are "exceptional," with an "open culture" where concerns are "actively identified, acted upon and managed."
- Attendance is a "whole-school priority," resulting in "consistently high rates" due to rigorous monitoring and timely pastoral support.
- Inclusion is the "bedrock" of the school’s work, with "precise identification" of needs and effective use of funding to support vulnerable pupils.
- Leaders demonstrate "unwavering determination" and provide "high-quality professional learning," ensuring staff wellbeing and rapid progress in areas like writing.
- Personal development is "extensive," fostering resilience and leadership through initiatives like the school food bank and character education programmes.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers "check precisely how well pupils are securing their knowledge of the curriculum" to enable consistent achievement.
- Where assessment checks "lack precision for a small number of pupils," some errors in written work persist and require attention.
Safeguarding
The report states that safeguarding standards are met, noting that leaders have established an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and that "pupils are made safer and feel safe."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 90% |
| 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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