The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 46% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 179
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 8.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mr Gary Price (Interim Executive Hedteacher) (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
March 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2008 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2000 | Full Inspection
Location
Kingscourt Lane, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 3PS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWoodchester Endowed Church of England Aided Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Rodborough Community Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Bownham Park School
Special school · 1.5km away
Althea Park Education Unit
Independent · 1.6km away
The Ridge
Special school · 1.7km away
Marling School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Stroud Valley Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Stroud High School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Gastrells Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Gastrells Community Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Gastrells Community Primary School?
Gastrells Community Primary School currently has 179 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Gastrells Community Primary School take?
Gastrells Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Gastrells Community Primary School?
Gastrells Community Primary School is in Stroud, GL5 3PS, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Gastrells Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Gastrells Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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