Stroud Valley Community Primary School
Stroud, GL5 2HP · Gloucestershire · primary school
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67th 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 — 7.9/10 against 2,443 of them, against 6.8/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| 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.
Stroud Valley Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 6.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 252 pupils against a stated capacity of 259. 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 close to the higher standard threshold? What specific activities are available within the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Stroud Valley Community Primary School
Overview
Stroud Valley Community Primary School is described as a "friendly, inclusive and happy school" where staff form "supportive and caring relationships" with pupils. The report highlights an "ambitious, broad and interesting curriculum" that inspires pupils to love reading and engage enthusiastically in learning. Overall, the school provides a high-quality education with strong pastoral care and effective safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite and sociable" with "positive attitudes to learning," and bullying is "not tolerated."
- The teaching of phonics "consistently supports pupils to develop secure knowledge and skills in reading, spelling and comprehension."
- Leaders provide "sharply focused additional support" for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, which has a "positive impact on learning."
- Pastoral provision is "strong," with initiatives like holding a "worry worm" helping pupils manage anxiety and feel calm.
- Staff morale is high as leaders are "considerate of staff workload and well-being."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the "important knowledge that pupils need to learn is not specifically identified or coherently sequenced," limiting long-term retention.
- Some new subject leaders lack a "comprehensive enough understanding of how well pupils learn the curriculum" and require support to evaluate impact thoroughly.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with staff prioritising welfare, making "timely referrals," and ensuring pupils learn about "healthy relationships, internet safety and drug awareness."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 55% |
| 2023/24 | 46% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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