Elmbridge Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Elmbridge Road, Gloucester, GL2 0PEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Elmbridge Primary School is a primary school in Gloucester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 23rd of 52 primary schools in Gloucester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 7 March 2018, report published 16 April 2018

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 26 September 2023

Exceptional pastoral support ensures pupils feel safe, secure and ready to learn. Strong working relationships between parents and staff benefit pupils' development immensely. All pupils can identify five trusted adults who will help them. Pupils' well-being is the school's highest priority. The school has designed an ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of its pupils. The school has high expectations for pupils' academic and personal development. Pupils understand it takes lots of practice to improve their knowledge and skills. Pupils know and understand the fundamental British values. Many pupils implement this knowledge to become active citizens in their school community. In Year 5, pupils train as peer mediators. Some pupils go on to become 'helping hands' in Year 6. They skilfully support younger pupils in their play and help them to resolve friendship issues. The school offers its pupils a wide range of enrichment opportunities. Through these activities, pupils develop important life skills, such as first aid. Pupils know how to be physically and mentally healthy. They enjoy mindful moments and running on the 'Fit 15' track. Pupils learn how to grow food in the school's garden to cook in the 'shake and bake' room.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

90 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths66%

66%, 4 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths11%

11%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score106

106, the same as the England average.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

632 pupils on roll, with places for 630

Eligible for free school meals9.2%

9.2%, 17.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language17.9%

17.9%, 3.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.3%

15.3%, 0.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.8%

2.8%, 3.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Elmbridge Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Barnwood Church of England Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good78% met the expected standard
Longlevens Junior School0.5 milesOfsted: Good60% met the expected standard
St Peter's Catholic Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good75% met the expected standard
Longlevens Infant School0.6 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Coney Hill Community Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good67% 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 G Tharia
Address
Elmbridge Road, Gloucester, GL2 0PE
Local authority
Gloucestershire
URN
115487

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.