The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 40% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
40%
-22.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
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.
16% 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, 13 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 67
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mr Robert Gardner (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
February 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
July 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
Far End, Sheepscombe, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 7RL
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Sheepscombe Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sheepscombe Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sheepscombe Primary School?
Sheepscombe Primary School currently has 67 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sheepscombe Primary School take?
Sheepscombe Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sheepscombe Primary School?
Sheepscombe Primary School is in Stroud, GL6 7RL, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sheepscombe Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sheepscombe Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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