Slimbridge Primary School
St John's Road, Slimbridge, Gloucester, GL2 7DDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Slimbridge Primary School is a primary school in Gloucester for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 25th of 52 primary schools in Gloucester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 October 2023, report published 15 November 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 3 October 2023
Pupils describe their school as a friendly school. They say that all pupils are welcome. This is because the school has created an inclusive environment. Pupils feel that staff value and celebrate their achievements. Pupils enjoy school and show positive attitudes to their learning. They generally behave well in lessons. Older pupils in particular rise to meet the high expectations of their teachers. At playtimes, pupils play well together and across the age groups. They usually resolve any difficult situations they encounter with their peers themselves. Pupils know the school rules of 'ready, respectful and safe' and can explain how they put these into action. Pupils feel safe in school. They state that bullying is rare but know who to speak to if they do have any concerns. Both pupils and parents value the nurture and care provided to them by all staff in the school. The school has ensured that all pupils have access to the same learning and extra- curricular opportunities. Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive the support they need to be successful.
What the school should improve
- Some pupils who struggle with reading do not get the precise support they need to help them apply their phonics knowledge successfully. As a result, they are not increasing in their reading fluency. The school must ensure that pupils have enough support and time to practise in order to catch up quickly to their peers and read with greater fluency.
- In some subjects, the design and implementation of the curriculum is not fully established. The school has not had the opportunity to check how well pupils learn, record their learning and remember learning over time. Pupils do not build their knowledge as well in these subjects. The school should ensure that there is time to evaluate and fully monitor subjects. This will ensure that the school has the necessary understanding to continue the improvements it has started.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
18 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
167 pupils on roll, with places for 160
Schools near Slimbridge Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cam Woodfield Infant School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Not published |
| Cam Woodfield Junior School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Coaley Church of England Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 100% met the expected standard |
| Cam Hopton Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
| Cam Everlands Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lisa Hillman
- Phone
- 01453890216
- Address
- St John's Road, Slimbridge, Gloucester, GL2 7DD
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 115536
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.