SchoolScoresClearwater CofE Primary Academy
Free school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of THE DIOCESE OF GLOUCESTER ACADEMIES TRUST
Clearwater Drive, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 4GH
01452 347690 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 12 May 2026 , published 18 June 2026.
In short: 2 strong, 5 expected, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Strong standard Second of five grades. Better than the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
30 pupils in this year group.
67% — 7 points above the Gloucestershire average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 20% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 80% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 73% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 53 |
| Of those, offered a place | 53 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 134 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 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 52nd highest of 64 state primary schools in Gloucester. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 19.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 34th highest of 64 state primary schools in Gloucester. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 35th highest of 64 state primary schools in Gloucester. Higher than 59% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.6% | 17.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 42nd highest of 64 state primary schools in Gloucester. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.5% | 12.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Gloucester. Lower than 84% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 12th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Gloucester. Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 17th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Gloucester. Lower than 66% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 17th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Gloucester. Lower than 64% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 34th highest of 64 state primary schools in Gloucester. Higher than 51% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.7 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 23rd highest of 64 state primary schools in Gloucester. Higher than 71% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.0 | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 9th highest of 58 state primary schools in Gloucester. Higher than 79% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 22.4% | 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
- Beech Green Primary School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Field Court CofE Infant Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Field Court Junior School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Meadowside Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kingsway Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 4 strong, 3 expected · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Harewood Infant School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024
- Harewood Junior School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024 · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Waterwells Primary Academy 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grange Primary Academy 1.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 34% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Clearwater CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Clearwater CofE Primary Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 12 May 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 2 strong, 5 expected, and safeguarding was met.
How did Clearwater CofE Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Is Clearwater CofE Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 53 families put Clearwater CofE Primary Academy as their first choice for 60 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 53 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 143712.
- 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.