The British School
Wortley Road, The British School, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 7JUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The British School is a primary school in Wotton-under-Edge for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 113th of 208 primary schools in Gloucestershire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2020.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 10 March 2020, report published 28 May 2020
- 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 7 May 2025
Pupils come to school happy and eager to learn. In history, for instance, they enjoy learning about the Egyptians, Victorians and local historic figures. Pupils receive a high- quality education and achieve well as a result. The school has a warm, positive atmosphere. Pupils live up to the school's high expectations of their behaviour. They behave well during lessons and get on well during social times. Pupils know the school's values well. They are very motivated to demonstrate support, courage and resilience, for example. The school celebrates when they do. Pupils are keen to earn points for their 'house'. This develops their sense of teamwork and belonging. Pupils benefit from a range of clubs and extra-curricular activities. They readily take part in sports, arts and crafts, and gardening club, for example. Older pupils take part in a 'mock trial'. This develops their understanding of the rule of law and how to discuss and debate ideas. Pupils of all ages take part in voting for books to read and 'captains'. This helps them develop their knowledge of democracy. Pupils chosen are proud to hold these positions and make a positive contribution to school life.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, teaching does not have the subject expertise to deepen pupils' understanding effectively. As a result, pupils do not always gain detailed knowledge and skills. The school should ensure that teachers have secure subject knowledge so that pupils gain detailed knowledge and understanding in all subjects.
- Teaching in Reception Year does not have a sharp focus on the vocabulary that children should learn. Consequently, they do not have enough opportunities to develop their language. The school should ensure that teaching in Reception Year deepens children's vocabulary so that they are well prepared for key stage 1.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
14 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
177 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near The British School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Coat CofE Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Kingswood Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 40% met the expected standard |
| Hillesley Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| North Nibley CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 59% met the expected standard |
| Charfield Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Foundation school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Jonathan Roche
- Phone
- 01453843371
- Address
- Wortley Road, The British School, Wotton-under-Edge, GL12 7JU
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 115739
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.