The Rosary Catholic Primary School
Stroud, GL5 4AB · Gloucestershire · primary school
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136th 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 — 4.7/10 against 2,325 of them, against 3.9/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Rosary Catholic Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Eco Club, iPad Club, Kids with Bricks, Mindful Moments, Science Club, JuniorNomics and Chess Club. Sports include Judo, Gymnastics, Dynamos Cricket and All Stars Cricket, alongside Choir and Arti-Kids. Trips include Forest School, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 135 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 does a typical Forest School trip involve for Year 6? How is the after-school club structured for children needing care until 5:30 pm?
What Ofsted said about The Rosary Catholic Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils receive a "warm welcome" and benefit from "trusting and nurturing relationships" with staff. Leaders have worked with "energy and determination" to address previous weaknesses, resulting in a "happy and friendly school community" with improved attendance and a well-structured curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate strong character, showing "love" and "respect" while maintaining good manners and high attendance.
- Reading is "actively promoted" through challenges and storytelling, with staff using "sharp" assessment to support early phonics mastery.
- The curriculum clearly identifies "sticky knowledge" and links concepts across subjects, such as in geography and mathematics.
- Staff effectively remove barriers to learning for pupils with special educational needs, using strategies like "pre-teaching sessions".
- Older pupils take on leadership roles as "chaplaincy team members" and "well-being ambassadors", fostering personal development.
Areas to improve
- In some recently developed subjects, pupils’ recall of knowledge over time is "less secure", preventing deeper understanding of important concepts.
- Some pupils’ written work contains "basic punctuation errors" and "lacks pride", which staff do not consistently correct.
- New governors have not yet had sufficient time to "measure the impact" of the school’s work in all areas or fully hold leaders to account.
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 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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