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Sheepscombe Primary School
Far End, Sheepscombe, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 7RL, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
38.5 / 100
Bottom 39%
Better than 39% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
67
Capacity
70
Ages
5–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and 100% parent satisfaction, this small primary school offers a supportive environment for its 67 pupils. While 40% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, which is above 93% of schools nationally, there remains room for improvement in achieving higher standards, with only 10% reaching that level. Overall, it presents a solid choice for families prioritizing a community-focused educational experience.
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Last inspected: 26 March 2019Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 40% | Bottom 7% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 10% | Top 37% UK |
Parent View (57 responses)
★★★★★4.5
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
100%
School keeps me informed
100%
My child makes good progress
100%
Good range of subjects
100%
Behaviour is good
100%
I'd recommend this school
100%
School supports development
100%
Progress is communicated
100%
School has high expectations
91%
School responds to concerns
70%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.1%
White Other6.0%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
Mixed W+B African3.0%
Mixed Other1.5%
Location
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51.79237, -2.15646 · GL6 7RL
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN115534
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.sheepscombeschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Sheepscombe Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Sheepscombe Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 26 March 2019.
Is Sheepscombe Primary School a good school?
Sheepscombe Primary School scores 38.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 39% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Sheepscombe Primary School?
Based on 57 Ofsted Parent View responses, Sheepscombe Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 90% across all parent survey questions.
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