Rodborough Community Primary School
Stroud, GL5 3RT · Gloucestershire · primary school
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80th 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 the 4,132 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.8/10 among them, against 5.9/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Rodborough Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.8 out of 10 among them, against 5.9 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 185 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Rodborough Community Primary School
Overview
Rodborough Community Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as ‘kind, friendly and welcoming’. Leaders have established an ambitious curriculum that supports pupils’ academic, social, and emotional success, with staff sharing this vision. The inspection confirms that the school remains effective in its provision, though some curriculum planning requires refinement.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘very positive’ behaviour and learn to socialise well, with older pupils acting as ‘buddies’ to Reception children.
- Reading is a high priority; children in Reception and Key Stage 1 ‘learn to read well’ and make ‘strong links between letters and the phonics sounds they hear’.
- Teachers possess ‘good subject knowledge’ and ensure pupils learn ‘subject-specific vocabulary’, enabling them to use appropriate terminology confidently.
- The curriculum enriches learning through carefully planned trips, such as visits to local canal and Roman sites, and clubs.
- Pupils develop awareness of their mental health through a carefully planned personal, social and health education programme, including learning to ‘meditate so that they can manage their own emotional well-being’.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum does not support pupils well enough to build on previous learning, meaning knowledge is not ‘sufficiently well-embedded’ before moving to complex concepts. Leaders must ensure all subjects are ‘consistently well planned’.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders being ‘vigilant about the physical and emotional safety of pupils’ and working well with external agencies to support those at risk.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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
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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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