SchoolScoresCranham CofE Primary School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Cranham, Gloucester, GL4 8HS
01452 812660 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 5 March 2015.
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 |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 21 May 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
11 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Gloucester comparisons use the 35 of its 64 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 29 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Gloucester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gloucester. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gloucester. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 1st highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gloucester. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 85% | 84% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 1st highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gloucester. Higher than 90% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 87% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Gloucester figures pool parents at the Gloucester schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
9 pupils in this year group.
Only 9 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
78% — 18 points above the Gloucestershire average, and 16 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 78% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 11% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 89% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 89% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 111 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 8 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 10 |
| Of those, offered a place | 8 (80%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 25 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.4 · 2026: 1.3
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 53rd highest of 64 state primary schools in Gloucester. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.3% | 19.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 28th highest of 64 state primary schools in Gloucester. Higher than 63% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.7% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 49th highest of 64 state primary schools in Gloucester. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.0% | 17.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 43rd highest of 64 state primary schools in Gloucester. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 12.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Gloucester. Lower than 95% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 11th 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 Joint 1st lowest of 64 state primary schools in Gloucester. 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 64 state primary schools in Gloucester. 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 58th highest of 64 state primary schools in Gloucester. Higher than 7% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 14.9 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 59th highest of 64 state primary schools in Gloucester. Higher than 9% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.8 | 11.1 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- Sheepscombe Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 40% met expected standard (KS2)
- Castle Hill Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Upton St Leonards CofE Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 78% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Croft Primary School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Coopers Edge School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lift Brockworth 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 76% met expected standard (KS2)
- Birdlip Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Abbeymead Primary School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Cranham CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Cranham CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 5 March 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 21 May 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Cranham CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 16 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Cranham CofE Primary School?
100% of the 11 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Cranham CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Cranham CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 10 families put Cranham CofE Primary School as their first choice for 8 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 8 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 115682.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.