The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
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.
19% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 58 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 617
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 31.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mr Tony Larner (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2013 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
June 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Outstanding
March 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Guinea Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 3BN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmDenmark Road High School
Secondary · 349m away
The King's School, Gloucester
Independent · 429m away
Wotton House International School Gloucestershire
Independent · 934m away
Widden Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls
Independent · 1.0km away
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Al Ashraf Primary School
Independent · 1.4km away
The Milestone School
Special school · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Kingsholm Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kingsholm Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kingsholm Church of England Primary School?
Kingsholm Church of England Primary School currently has 617 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kingsholm Church of England Primary School take?
Kingsholm Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kingsholm Church of England Primary School?
Kingsholm Church of England Primary School is in Gloucester, GL1 3BN, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kingsholm Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kingsholm 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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