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Gastrells Community Primary School
Kingscourt Lane, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3PS, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.7 / 100
Bottom 6%
Better than 6% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
179
Capacity
177
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
101%
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 81%, this primary school demonstrates a solid level of community support despite its Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement." While the percentage of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2 is 46%, which is above the national average, only 13% achieve a higher standard. Limited data may suggest areas for growth, but the school has potential for improvement.
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Last inspected: 17 June 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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%. | 46% | Bottom 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Parent View (73 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
99%
Good range of subjects
92%
School supports development
86%
My child is happy
85%
My child feels safe
84%
School keeps me informed
84%
Behaviour is good
84%
My child makes good progress
81%
I'd recommend this school
81%
Progress is communicated
81%
School has high expectations
77%
School responds to concerns
55%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.5%
White Other3.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.2%
Mixed Other2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
White Irish1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Other0.6%
Location
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51.73100, -2.22718 · GL5 3PS
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN115573
School typeCommunity school
Frequently asked questions
What is Gastrells Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Gastrells Community Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 17 June 2025.
Is Gastrells Community Primary School a good school?
Gastrells Community Primary School scores 5.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 6% 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 Gastrells Community Primary School?
Based on 73 Ofsted Parent View responses, Gastrells Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
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