The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 39 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 418
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mrs Lucy Collins (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
April 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Inspection
June 2005 | Inspection
Full inspection
December 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Linden Road, Gloucester, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 5HU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCalton Primary School
Primary · 506m away
Ribston Hall High School
Secondary · 595m away
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 743m away
Tredworth Junior School
Primary · 758m away
Tredworth Infant and Nursery Academy
Primary · 937m away
Hatherley Infant School
Primary · 1.3km away
Al Ashraf Primary School
Independent · 1.3km away
St James' Church of England Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Linden Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Linden Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Linden Primary School?
Linden Primary School currently has 418 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Linden Primary School take?
Linden Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Linden Primary School?
Linden Primary School is in Gloucester, GL1 5HU, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Linden Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Linden Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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