Linden Primary School
Linden Road, Gloucester, Gloucester, GL1 5HUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Linden Primary School is a primary school in Gloucester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 44th of 52 primary schools in Gloucester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 19 September 2023, report published 17 October 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 19 September 2023
The school is welcoming and caring. The school strives to provide the best for all pupils. Staff know the pupils well. They ensure that they meet pupils' academic, social and emotional needs. There are high expectations and ambitions for all. As a result, most pupils achieve well. Behaviour is a high priority. Pupils know and understand the expectations for behaviour. Staff work together to support and encourage positive behaviour right from the start. As a result, children in Reception Year quickly learn the rules and routines. There is a positive and respectful culture throughout the school. The school's values, 'inspire, achieve, nurture and respect', help pupils to know how to treat one another. Pupils recognise that the values are part of what makes their school special. Pupils are proud of their school. They know that they can report any worries to a trusted adult, who will help them. This means that pupils enjoy coming to school and feel safe. Pupils take part in extra-curricular activities, including trips and visits. The school provides a range of after-school clubs. Pupils participate in DJ club, karate, gym club, football and netball. This helps them to develop talents and interests.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, assessment information is not used precisely enough to check what pupils understand and can remember. As a result, sometimes teachers are not clear on what pupils know and can do. The school needs to ensure that systems and processes are in place so that teachers can check and identify how well pupils know and learn the intended curriculum.
- Phonics and early reading have been prioritised for improvement. However, some staff need to refine their skills in delivering the phonics curriculum. A minority of pupils do not learn the phonics code as rapidly as they could. Leaders should ensure that all staff have the necessary skills to support pupils effectively in their phonics learning.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
420 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Linden Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calton Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 40% met the expected standard |
| St Paul's Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Tredworth Junior School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Tredworth Infant and Nursery Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Hatherley Infant School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lucy Collins
- Phone
- 01452527020
- Address
- Linden Road, Gloucester, Gloucester, GL1 5HU
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 115483
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.