The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
+5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 11 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 138
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 13.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mrs Rebecca Gore (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
February 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2013 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Churchill Way, Painswick, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 6RQ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is The Croft Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Croft Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Croft Primary School?
The Croft Primary School currently has 138 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Croft Primary School take?
The Croft Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Croft Primary School?
The Croft Primary School is in Stroud, GL6 6RQ, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Croft Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Croft Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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