SchoolScoresPendock CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
School Lane, Pendock, Gloucester, GL19 3PW
01531 650298 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 8 October 2014.
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
24 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 21st highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gloucester. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 11th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gloucester. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 10th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gloucester. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 85% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 5th highest of 27 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gloucester. Higher than 72% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 64% | 50% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 18 parents who had raised a concern 21st highest of 32 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gloucester. Higher than 34% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 19th highest of 35 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gloucester. Higher than 38% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88%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
7 pupils in this year group.
Only 7 pupils took these tests, so results can change a lot from year to year. Compare with care.
14% — 45 points below the Worcestershire average, and 48 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 14% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 43% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 14% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 43% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 95 | 104 | 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 Worcestershire. 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 one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 8 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 8 |
| Of those, offered a place | 8 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 14 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Worcestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 32nd highest of 64 state primary schools in Gloucester. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.9% | 20.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 64 state primary schools in Gloucester. Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.9% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 64 state primary schools in Gloucester. Higher than 98% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 30.4% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 58th highest of 64 state primary schools in Gloucester. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 10.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 22nd lowest of 64 state primary schools in Gloucester. Lower than 66% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 23rd lowest of 64 state primary schools in Gloucester. Lower than 68% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.9% | 12.4%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 49th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Gloucester. Lower than 19% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.3 | 2.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 49th lowest of 64 state primary schools in Gloucester. Lower than 17% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 62nd highest of 64 state primary schools in Gloucester. Higher than 2% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 10.9 | 19.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 63rd highest of 64 state primary schools in Gloucester. Higher than 1% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 4.4 | 9.9 | 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
- Castlemorton CofE Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Staunton and Corse CofE Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Redmarley CofE Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bromesberrow St Mary's CofE Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019, before conversion) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Pendock CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Pendock CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 8 October 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 21 May 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Pendock CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 14% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 48 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Pendock CofE Primary School?
88% of the 24 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Pendock CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Pendock CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 8 families put Pendock CofE Primary School as their first choice for 8 places: about one first-choice application 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 116838.
- 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.