Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School
Brimscombe Hill, Brimscombe, Stroud, GL5 2QROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School is a primary school in Stroud for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 18th of 24 primary schools in Stroud. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 28 June 2022, report published 21 September 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 June 2022
Leaders and staff are ambitious for pupils. Their high expectations begin in the early years. Pupils are polite and kind towards each other. The positive relationships between staff and pupils ensure learning and playtimes are enjoyable for all. Pupils appreciate the wide range of clubs on offer such as karaoke, sewing, drama and multi-sports. They are proud to represent their school in competitions. Pupils know how to be physically healthy through exercise and a healthy diet. Year 5 and 6 pupils know they can help their mental health by connecting with others, including online. However, they recognise that it takes 'courage to say no' if you are faced with unwanted pressure. Pupils take part in debates where they learn how to express themselves clearly and respectfully. They learn how to be active citizens through fundraising events, such as a sleepover in school to raise money for Shelter. Parent comments, typical of many, describe the school as being a 'welcoming place' where staff 'care about all of the children and want the best for them.' The school values help pupils to know right from wrong. Pupils say, 'you'll be a good person' if you follow the school values.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have not identified the essential knowledge they want pupils to know and remember across some foundation subject curriculums. This means pupils do not remember some of the key concepts. They are unable to build on prior learning and make connections between concepts taught. Leaders need to identify the essential knowledge pupils must know and remember across the school's foundation subject curriculums.
- When planning pupils' learning from some foundation subject curriculums, teachers do not know what the essential knowledge is that pupils should be taught. Consequently, pupils have gaps in their subject knowledge. Leaders need to support teachers to use assessment information to identify and rectify these gaps to ensure pupils know more and remember more.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
115 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minchinhampton Primary Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 73% met the expected standard |
| Thrupp School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 55% met the expected standard |
| Amberley Parochial School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 87% met the expected standard |
| Beaudesert Park School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Bussage Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Nicola Brown
- Phone
- 01453882474
- Address
- Brimscombe Hill, Brimscombe, Stroud, GL5 2QR
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 115690
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.