The short version
Below-average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 13% 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
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 173
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 12.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mr Jonathan Roche (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wortley Road, The British School, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 7JU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is The British School's Ofsted rating?
The British School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The British School?
The British School currently has 173 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The British School take?
The British School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The British School?
The British School is in Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 7JU, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The British School have a sixth form?
No, The British School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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