The short version
Average SATs results. 81% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- 12% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% 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 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 114
- Capacity
- 81%
- FSM
- 12.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Miss Helen Buckingham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
New Town, Berkeley, Gloucestershire, GL13 9NU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Sharpness Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sharpness Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sharpness Primary School?
Sharpness Primary School currently has 114 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sharpness Primary School take?
Sharpness Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sharpness Primary School?
Sharpness Primary School is in Berkeley, GL13 9NU, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sharpness Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sharpness Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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