The British School
Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 7JU · Gloucestershire · primary school
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127th 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 4,292 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1/10 among them, against 4.3/10 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 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The British School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 14.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.1 out of 10 among them, against 4.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 177 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 national median in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to help students reach the higher standard? How does the recent Ofsted inspection influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about The British School
Overview
The British School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils receive a high-quality education within a warm, positive atmosphere where they are happy and eager to learn. The school successfully prepares pupils to be responsible citizens while ensuring strong attendance and effective support for those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well due to a "broad and ambitious curriculum" that is carefully ordered to deepen knowledge and understanding.
- The school implements an "effective early reading programme," ensuring most pupils become confident readers with increasing accuracy and fluency.
- Staff "carefully check what pupils know and can do," identifying gaps and adapting the curriculum effectively to remedy them.
- The school meets the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well, building their independence through precise assessment and parental involvement.
- Governors perform their role effectively, maintaining a "strong understanding of the school’s strengths and areas for development."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teaching lacks the subject expertise to deepen pupils’ understanding; the school should ensure teachers have secure subject knowledge so pupils gain detailed knowledge in all subjects.
- Teaching in Reception Year does not have a sharp focus on vocabulary; the school should ensure it deepens children’s vocabulary so they are well prepared for key stage 1.
Safeguarding
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 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| 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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