Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy
Poplar Way, Hardwicke, Gloucester, GL2 4QGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy is a primary school in Gloucester for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 31st of 52 primary schools in Gloucester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 6 June 2023, report published 16 July 2023
- 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 6 June 2023
Pupils at Hardwicke Parochial Academy feel safe and happy. This is an inclusive school. Leaders have designed a curriculum that supports pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), to learn well. Leaders encourage pupils to 'SHINE': strive for excellence, help others, inspire, never give up and empathise. Pupils know these rules well and are fond of the 'SHINE awards' they receive when demonstrating these values. Pupils are friendly and eager to learn. They value the warm relationships with staff and the care they receive. Most pupils behave well. Children in Reception Year settle into school routines quickly. Leaders give additional support to the minority of pupils who struggle to manage their own behaviour. Pupils say that if bullying happens, staff deal with it swiftly and effectively. Pupils talk eagerly about the opportunities on offer to widen their interests. They develop character and responsibility through roles as house captains and librarians. Pupils get involved with fundraising in the community. For example, they made and sold bracelets for a local charity. Pupils broaden their talents through textiles, choir and musical theatre clubs. They are well rounded and enjoy school.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not use assessment information well enough to identify and address any gaps in pupils' knowledge. Because of this, some pupils do not retain knowledge over time. Leaders should ensure that they put processes in place to identify accurately gaps in pupils' knowledge and use this information to inform planning so that pupils know and remember more.
- Some parents say that communication from leaders is not effective. As a result, parents, particularly those of children with SEND, do not always feel well informed about their child's education. Leaders must work more effectively with these parents so that they are aware of the work the school is doing to support their child.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
58 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
296 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field Court Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 71% met the expected standard |
| Field Court Church of England Infant Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy | 0.9 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 67% met the expected standard |
| Beech Green Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 59% met the expected standard |
| Hunts Grove Primary Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF GLOUCESTER ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Miss Sharon Cale
- Phone
- 01452720538
- Address
- Poplar Way, Hardwicke, Gloucester, GL2 4QG
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 141575
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.