St White's Primary School
Cinderford, GL14 3GD · Gloucestershire · primary school
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129th 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 — 5.3/10 against 2,601 of them, against 4.5/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 62% | 2.55 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St White's Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 245 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll of 245?
What Ofsted said about St White's Primary School
Overview
St White’s Primary School is described as an ‘ambitious’ institution where pupils have ‘plentiful opportunities to thrive’. The report highlights a ‘purposeful and harmonious learning atmosphere’ characterised by ‘exemplary’ behaviour and a strong sense of community, with pupils feeling ‘very well cared for’.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘exemplary’ behaviour and are ‘very well mannered’, taking pride in their learning and embracing values of ‘challenge, commit, conquer and celebrate’.
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious for all pupils’, with ‘vocabulary development’ and reading placed ‘front and centre’, resulting in pupils becoming ‘fluent readers quickly’.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a ‘strength’, with teachers ‘swift to identify’ additional needs and adapting learning effectively.
- Children in early years ‘flourish’, benefiting from staff who ‘effectively model new vocabulary’ and use resources to address misconceptions, leaving them ‘exceptionally well prepared’ for the next stage.
- Personal development is praised, with pupils showing a ‘strong sense of social and moral purpose’ through charity work and inclusive initiatives like learning British Sign Language.
Areas to improve
- Assessment strategies beyond early years do not always check that all pupils have learned important concepts, allowing ‘gaps in their learning or misconceptions’ to persist without teachers knowing.
- Teaching strategies are not always used well enough to identify and address misconceptions across the curriculum, hindering some pupils from ‘connecting new ideas to previous learning’ and remembering it 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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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