The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 36% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
36%
-26.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
-8.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 7 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 52
- Capacity
- 62%
- FSM
- 17.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Broadbent (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
November 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
School Lane, Bisley, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 7BE
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Bisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School?
Bisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School currently has 52 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School take?
Bisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School?
Bisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School is in Stroud, GL6 7BE, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Bisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Bisley Blue Coat 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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