Amberley Parochial School, Stroud

In its own words: "At Amberley Parochial School, we seek to provide the rich soil that enables our children to develop deep roots and flourish. This vision roots a sense of belonging and identity among pupils, staff, parents and carers within the Amberley family which raises expectations for learning, behaviour and relationships."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a Church of England School and are proud of the family feel we achieve by working closely with all members of our school community to provide a safe and nurturing environment for all our children to grow and flourish."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include choir and art.

In 2025, 87% of Year 6 pupils at Amberley Parochial School reached the expected standard in reading and 93% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Gloucestershire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 93% in reading and 93% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Amberley Parochial School as their first choice and 48 named it as one of their preferences, for 15 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Amberley Parochial School are Woodchester Endowed Church of England Aided Primary School (1 mile, Outstanding, 95% reading, 86% maths); Nailsworth Church of England Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 79% reading, 79% maths); Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School (1.3 miles, Good, 87% reading, 93% maths); and Minchinhampton Primary Academy (1.3 miles, Good, 88% reading, 80% maths).

Amberley Parochial School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Amberley Parochial School is one of 25 schools run by The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust, an academy trust.

2.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (85%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 12 pupils (11.5%) received SEN support and 1 (1%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.

Amberley Parochial School had 10 teachers in 2026, one for every 10 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Stroud (Glos) Rail Station, about 2.4 miles away in a straight line.

13 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Amberley Inn (opposite), 50 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Amberley Parochial School stands in is among the 10% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

Amberley Parochial School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.