SchoolScoresAmberley Parochial School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of THE DIOCESE OF GLOUCESTER ACADEMIES TRUST
Amberley, Stroud, GL5 5JG
01453 873349 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 19 February 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 12 January 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
15 pupils in this year group.
87% — 27 points above the Gloucestershire average, and 25 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 87% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 20% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 87% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 87% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 93% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Gloucestershire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 15 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 13 |
| Of those, offered a place | 13 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 48 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.6 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 26th highest of 26 state primary schools in Stroud. Higher than 2% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.9% | 19.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 22nd highest of 26 state primary schools in Stroud. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 23rd highest of 26 state primary schools in Stroud. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.8% | 17.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 23rd highest of 26 state primary schools in Stroud. Higher than 9% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.0% | 12.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 26 state primary schools in Stroud. Lower than 98% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 26 state primary schools in Stroud. Lower than 96% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 26 state primary schools in Stroud. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 26 state primary schools in Stroud. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 16th highest of 26 state primary schools in Stroud. Higher than 27% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.5 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 26 state primary schools in Stroud. Higher than 90% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.8 | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 18th highest of 21 state primary schools in Stroud. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 15.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Woodchester Endowed CofE Aided Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2017), confirmed 2023 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Nailsworth CofE Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brimscombe CofE (VA) Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Minchinhampton Primary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thrupp School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gastrells Community Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Horsley CofE Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 82% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rodborough Community Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Stroud Valley Community Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Rosary Catholic Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Amberley Parochial School's Ofsted rating?
Amberley Parochial School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 February 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 12 January 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Amberley Parochial School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 87% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 25 points above the England average of 62%.
Is Amberley Parochial School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 13 families put Amberley Parochial School as their first choice for 15 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 13 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 149830.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.