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Kingsholm Church of England Primary School
Guinea Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 3BN, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
2.2 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
617
Capacity
630
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a KS2 expected combined score in reading, writing, and maths that ranks in the top 72% nationally, the school shows promise in academic performance. However, it currently holds an Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement," indicating there may be areas needing attention. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 60% recommending the school, suggesting mixed feelings among families.
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Last inspected: 25 February 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Parent View (92 responses)
★★★★★3.2
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
Good range of subjects
77%
My child is happy
76%
Progress is communicated
74%
My child feels safe
72%
School keeps me informed
72%
My child makes good progress
71%
School supports development
67%
I'd recommend this school
60%
School responds to concerns
57%
School has high expectations
57%
Behaviour is good
51%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British37.6%
Asian Indian20.3%
White Other9.9%
Gypsy/Roma8.4%
Black African7.3%
Asian Other5.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Mixed Other1.9%
Asian Pakistani1.1%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Black Other0.5%
White Irish0.5%
Other0.3%
traveller_irish0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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51.87062, -2.23985 · GL1 3BN
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN115607
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.kingsholmprimary.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Kingsholm Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Kingsholm Church of England Primary School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 February 2025.
Is Kingsholm Church of England Primary School a good school?
Kingsholm Church of England Primary School scores 2.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% 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 Kingsholm Church of England Primary School?
Based on 92 Ofsted Parent View responses, Kingsholm Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 64% across all parent survey questions.
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