The short version
Above-average SATs results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
22%
+14.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 180
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 18.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mrs Julia Matson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Colin Road, Barnwood, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL4 3JP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmElmbridge Primary School
Primary · 816m away
Coney Hill Community Primary School
Primary · 981m away
Dinglewell Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Dinglewell Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Sir Thomas Rich's School
Secondary · 1.4km away
Wotton House International School Gloucestershire
Independent · 1.5km away
Longlevens Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Barnwood Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Barnwood Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barnwood Church of England Primary School?
Barnwood Church of England Primary School currently has 180 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barnwood Church of England Primary School take?
Barnwood Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barnwood Church of England Primary School?
Barnwood Church of England Primary School is in Gloucester, GL4 3JP, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barnwood Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Barnwood Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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