Whiteshill Primary School
Stroud, GL6 6AT · Gloucestershire · primary school
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130th 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 2,954 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2/10 among them, against 4.1/10 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 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whiteshill Primary 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%. For the higher standard, the school recorded 13.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.2 out of 10 among them, against 4.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access handball, martial arts, archery, and skateboarding, alongside violin, piano, and samba drumming. Trips include the Cotswold Playhouse and the Village festival of light. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 98 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 bridge the gap between the 50.0% expected standard and the national median? What specific strategies are used to maintain the higher standard achievement rate of 13.0%?
What Ofsted said about Whiteshill Primary School
Overview
Whiteshill Primary School is described as a "vibrant and happy place to learn" where pupils feel included and safe. The inspection confirms that the school continues to be a good school, with leaders demonstrating strong ambition for all pupils to achieve well.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "carefully planned and sequenced," helping pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to "build their knowledge well over time."
- Early reading provision has been improved, with staff using regular assessment to quickly fill gaps and initiatives like "reading ambassadors" to foster a "love, confidence and fluency in reading."
- Pupils are "polite, well-mannered and articulate," behaving well because they understand it is "the right thing to do."
- The school offers a "rich" wider curriculum, including activities that promote cultural understanding, safety, and social responsibility, such as a "net zero science project."
- Staff are well-supported by the trust and local governance, which provide "effective challenge and support to leaders."
Areas to improve
- In a "small minority of subjects," there is insufficient emphasis on disciplinary knowledge, meaning some pupils lack a secure understanding of how these subjects are studied. The trust should refine the curriculum to make this progression clearer.
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 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 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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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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