Ashleworth Church of England Primary School, Gloucester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 6 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school has effective safeguarding systems in place where pupils feel safe and adults take concerns seriously. Pupils learn about different cultures and faiths, helping them understand modern Britain. The school promotes positive relationships on the playground and teaches pupils about bullying and online safety.
Key Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met with an open culture where concerns are actively identified and managed
- Pupils learn about different cultures, faiths and fundamental British values
- Bullying is not typically an issue and older pupils play positively with younger pupils
Areas for Improvement
- Pupils do not achieve well and lack age-appropriate knowledge and skills across all subjects
- Teaching quality is poor with inconsistent approaches to basic skills like phonics and handwriting
- Attendance is too high, with persistent absence affecting pupils' progress
- Support for pupils with special educational needs is inadequate and ineffective
- Behaviour management is inconsistent, with some pupils disrupting lessons and staff feeling unsupported
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met with leaders establishing an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, playground leaders, librarians, visits to local church
Ashleworth Church of England Primary School requires special measures due to failing to provide an acceptable standard of education. Leaders and those responsible for governance are not demonstrating the capacity to secure necessary improvement.
At a Glance
53.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
11.5
Avg class size
2
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
27%
Available places
15 pupils
56 capacity
41 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Gloucester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Gloucester
Admissions Demand - Gloucestershire
Places available
7,383
Applications
5,834
Got 1st preference
91.9%
Got preferred school
98.5%
Primary admissions across Gloucestershire (2025/26)
Inspection History(7)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
14.10333%
Overall absence
40%
Persistent absence
20
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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