The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- 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
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 286
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 11.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF GLOUCESTER ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mr Nick Moss (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
School Road, Minchinhampton, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 9BP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBrimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Cotswold Chine School
Independent · 1.5km away
Beaudesert Park School
Independent · 1.8km away
Amberley Parochial School
Primary · 2.1km away
The Ridge
Special school · 2.2km away
Bownham Park School
Special school · 2.3km away
The Acorn School
Independent · 2.4km away
Thrupp School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Minchinhampton Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Minchinhampton Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Minchinhampton Primary Academy?
Minchinhampton Primary Academy currently has 286 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Minchinhampton Primary Academy take?
Minchinhampton Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Minchinhampton Primary Academy?
Minchinhampton Primary Academy is in Stroud, GL6 9BP, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Minchinhampton Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Minchinhampton Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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