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Finlay Community School
Finlay Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 6TR, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
77.5 / 100
Top 23%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
414
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
99%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 80% of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 13% nationally. Parent satisfaction is reflected in a high LocaleIQ score of 77.5, indicating better performance than 78% of schools. However, only 17% of students reached the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 9 May 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 80% | Top 13% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 17% | Top 14% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British62.1%
White Other10.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.5.8%
Asian Indian4.8%
Mixed Other3.6%
Black African2.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Asian Bangladeshi1.7%
Mixed W+B African1.4%
Black Other1.4%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Other0.5%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Other0.2%
Location
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51.84722, -2.22916 · GL4 6TR
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN135727
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.finlayschool.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Finlay Community School rated by Ofsted?
Finlay Community School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 May 2024.
Is Finlay Community School a good school?
Finlay Community School scores 77.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 23% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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