Sharpness Primary School
Berkeley, GL13 9NU · Gloucestershire · primary school
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200th 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 4,194 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7/10 among them, against 2.8/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.18 |
| 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.
Sharpness Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% 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% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7 out of 10 among them, against 2.8 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in rugby, boccia, and kurling, learn African drumming, and visit Renishaw.
Getting in
The published school roll is 114 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. 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 to move from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help with reading or maths? How does the school integrate the new Ofsted report-card findings into its daily teaching plans?
What Ofsted said about Sharpness Primary School
Overview
Sharpness Primary School is described as a "friendly and welcoming" place where pupils feel "valued and safe." While the school meets expected standards in attendance, behaviour, and personal development, it requires attention in achievement, curriculum delivery, early years provision, inclusion, and leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, showing "positive attitudes" in "typically calm" classrooms where bullying is "not tolerated."
- The personal development programme helps pupils grow into "confident and responsible young people" who understand respect and British values.
- Most pupils achieve well in external tests for reading and mathematics by the end of key stage 2.
- Staff teach the phonics programme "very well," ensuring pupils quickly learn sounds and receive prompt support if they fall behind.
- Leaders ensure disadvantaged pupils can fully participate in clubs, trips, and enriching experiences.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must improve pupils’ writing across the school so more secure basic skills in spelling, sentence construction, handwriting, and presentation.
- Leaders should strengthen the consistency of teaching so pupils secure intended knowledge across subjects and produce high-quality work.
- Leaders need to strengthen oversight of the impact of additional support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 76% |
| 2023/24 | 83% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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