Birdlip Primary School
Birdlip, Gloucester, GL4 8JHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Birdlip Primary School is a primary school in Gloucester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 3rd of 52 primary schools in Gloucester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 30 November 2022, report published 22 January 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 November 2022
Birdlip Primary School is a welcoming community. Leaders and staff provide a high level of nurture in this safe and caring school. The values of 'respect, resilience and kindness' are deeply embedded. This helps pupils thrive socially and academically. The headteacher, governors and staff have high aspirations for pupils. Everyone is committed to the school's motto 'helping each other prepare for a bigger world'. Pupils celebrate diversity. They understand the importance of accepting others for who they are. Pupils relish the chance to take on leadership responsibilities, such as librarians and house captains. Pupils care for and look after each other. Their behaviour is exemplary. As soon as children start in Reception Year, they follow the rules and routines. This continues as pupils move up the school. Bullying is rare. Pupils have complete confidence that any member of staff would deal with it quickly if it happened. Every parent who responded to Ofsted's online survey would recommend the school to others. Parents are particularly positive about the inclusive approach. They enjoy sharing in their children's achievements via an online platform. Many commented on how staff motivate their children to aim high in all they do.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, leaders have not made clear enough the precise content they want pupils to know and revisit. As a result, pupils do not build their knowledge securely in these subjects. Leaders should ensure that they identify the knowledge that pupils need to learn and revisit in all subjects as they progress through the curriculum.
- Teachers do not adapt the curriculum well enough for some pupils with SEND. This means that these pupils do not learn the curriculum as successfully as they could. Leaders should make sure that all teachers have the expertise to adapt the curriculum for pupils with SEND so they know more over time.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
102 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Birdlip Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Hill Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 61% met the expected standard |
| Coberley Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
| Shurdington Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 70% met the expected standard |
| Lift Brockworth | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 76% met the expected standard |
| Cranham Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 78% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr James Pugh
- Phone
- 01452862331
- Address
- Birdlip, Gloucester, GL4 8JH
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 115515
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.