The short version
Below-average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
18% 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 22 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 256
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 17.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF GLOUCESTER ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Heather Gregory (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Road, Dursley, Gloucestershire, GL11 4NZ
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Dursley Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Dursley Church of England Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Dursley Church of England Primary Academy?
Dursley Church of England Primary Academy currently has 256 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dursley Church of England Primary Academy take?
Dursley Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dursley Church of England Primary Academy?
Dursley Church of England Primary Academy is in Dursley, GL11 4NZ, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dursley Church of England Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Dursley Church of England Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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