The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- 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
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 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
- 102
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 17.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mrs Nicola Brown (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
June 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
March 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
May 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Brimscombe Hill, Brimscombe, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 2QR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMinchinhampton Primary Academy
Primary · 1.3km away
Thrupp School
Primary · 1.3km away
Bownham Park School
Special school · 1.5km away
The Ridge
Special school · 1.5km away
Amberley Parochial School
Primary · 2.1km away
Cotswold Chine School
Independent · 2.1km away
Beaudesert Park School
Independent · 2.4km away
Bussage Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School?
Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School currently has 102 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School take?
Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School?
Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School is in Stroud, GL5 2QR, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.