Which is the best primary school in Gloucester?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, Eldersfield Lawn CofE Primary School ranks first of 52 ranked primary schools in Gloucester, with 88% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Gloucester ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Gloucester?

52 primary schools in Gloucester published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Gloucester, ranked

The 52 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
Eldersfield Lawn CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

6%

higher standard

88%

expected standard
2
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Academy converter

10%

higher standard

83%

expected standard
3
Deerhurst and Apperley Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

27%

higher standard

82%

expected standard
4
Harewood Junior School
Foundation school

16%

higher standard

81%

expected standard
5
Birdlip Primary School
Community school

33%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
6
Finlay Community School
Foundation school

17%

higher standard

80%

expected standard
7
Barnwood Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided school

22%

higher standard

78%

expected standard
8
Upton St Leonards Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

18%

higher standard

78%

expected standard
9
Cranham Church of England Primary School
Voluntary aided school

11%

higher standard

78%

expected standard
10
Dinglewell Junior School
Community school

11%

higher standard

78%

expected standard
11
Lift Brockworth
Academy sponsor led

12%

higher standard

76%

expected standard
12
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Academy converter

8%

higher standard

75%

expected standard
13
Hempsted Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

17%

higher standard

73%

expected standard
14
Kingsway Primary School
Community school

12%

higher standard

72%

expected standard
15
Field Court Junior School
Academy converter

17%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
16
Lakefield CofE Primary School
Academy converter

13%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
17
Longford Park Primary Academy
Free schools

11%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
18
Staunton and Corse Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

7%

higher standard

71%

expected standard
19
Hunts Grove Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

13%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
20
Whitminster Endowed Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

69%

expected standard
21
Highnam CofE Primary Academy
Academy converter

6%

higher standard

68%

expected standard
22
Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy
Free schools

20%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
23
Tibberton Community Primary School and Early Years
Academy converter

14%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
24
Coney Hill Community Primary School
Community school

7%

higher standard

67%

expected standard
25
Elmbridge Primary School
Community school

11%

higher standard

66%

expected standard
26
Longney Church of England Primary Academy
Academy converter

25%

higher standard

63%

expected standard
27
Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy
Academy converter

7%

higher standard

62%

expected standard
28
Castle Hill Primary School
Community school

10%

higher standard

61%

expected standard
29
Abbeymead Primary School
Community school

8%

higher standard

61%

expected standard
30
Norton Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

10%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
31
Longlevens Junior School
Community school

4%

higher standard

60%

expected standard
32
Beech Green Primary School
Community school

5%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
33
Waterwells Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

2%

higher standard

59%

expected standard
34
St James' Church of England Junior School
Academy sponsor led

9%

higher standard

57%

expected standard
35
Slimbridge Primary School
Community school

17%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
36
Kingsholm Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

12%

higher standard

56%

expected standard
37
Heron Primary School
Foundation school

5%

higher standard

55%

expected standard
38
Churchdown Village Junior School
Community school

11%

higher standard

53%

expected standard
39
Churchdown Parton Manor Junior School
Community school

2%

higher standard

52%

expected standard
40
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

3%

higher standard

47%

expected standard
41
Meadowside Primary School
Community school

3%

higher standard

45%

expected standard
42
Redmarley Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

0%

higher standard

44%

expected standard
43
Linden Primary School
Community school

3%

higher standard

43%

expected standard
44
Churcham Primary School
Community school

0%

higher standard

43%

expected standard
45
Calton Primary School
Academy converter

5%

higher standard

40%

expected standard
46
Hillside Primary School
Academy converter

2%

higher standard

38%

expected standard
47
Tredworth Junior School
Community school

0%

higher standard

38%

expected standard
48
Innsworth Junior School
Community school

2%

higher standard

36%

expected standard
49
Widden Primary School
Academy sponsor led

0%

higher standard

36%

expected standard
50
Hartpury Church of England Primary School
Academy converter

7%

higher standard

33%

expected standard
51
Willow Primary Academy
Academy sponsor led

9%

higher standard

18%

expected standard
52
Pendock CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school

0%

higher standard

14%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Gloucester?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, Eldersfield Lawn CofE Primary School ranks first of 52 ranked primary schools in Gloucester, with 88% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Gloucester ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Gloucester?: 52 primary schools in Gloucester published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.