Whitminster Endowed Church of England Primary School
Gloucester, GL2 7PJ · Gloucestershire · primary school
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125th 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 4,242 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.54 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Whitminster Endowed Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2022. 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.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 99 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 reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How has the teaching approach changed since the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Whitminster Endowed Church of England Primary School
Overview
Whitminster Endowed Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school with a "warm and caring ethos" where values like perseverance and kindness are central. Pupils feel safe, behave well, and respond positively to high expectations, particularly in reading and mathematics. However, inconsistencies in curriculum design and reading support require attention to ensure all pupils develop deep knowledge and fluency.
Strengths
- Pupils learn to read well through a structured approach, enjoying books and talking about them.
- Mathematics teaching is effective, with pupils enjoying lessons and sustaining concentration while tackling difficult problems.
- Staff provide strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, who are motivated and learn well.
- The school fosters a positive environment where bullying "almost never happens" and pupils trust adults to help them.
- Leaders ensure school values permeate all areas of life, with staff feeling supported and pupils valuing opportunities like the buddy system.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure curriculum design in all subjects sets out exactly what core knowledge pupils must know and by when, as some subjects lack this clarity.
- Leaders need to ensure all adults have the expertise to provide high-quality reading support, as inconsistent help sometimes hinders pupils’ fluency development.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust systems in place, trained staff, and close collaboration with families and external agencies to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 83% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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