Foxmoor Primary School, Stroud
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
This is a warm, inclusive school where children are happy and feel safe. The school combines high academic standards with a genuine enjoyment of learning - the vision of 'excellence through enjoyment' is clear throughout the day. Staff build strong relationships with families and provide caring support to help every child thrive.
Key Strengths
- Exciting, well-designed curriculum that develops knowledge and skills effectively
- Highly effective phonics teaching and strong focus on reading for pleasure
- Excellent behaviour and respectful, kind relationships throughout the school
- Strong pastoral support with caring staff who help pupils feel safe and thrive
- Effective teaching that motivates pupils and checks their understanding
Areas for Improvement
- Some disadvantaged pupils do not attend school regularly, causing gaps in their learning
- Record-keeping and analysis of behaviour incidents is not robust enough for leaders to track effectiveness of actions
- Need to improve attendance among pupils with SEND and other disadvantaged groups
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective and the school has created a positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Jujitsu, football, choir, instrument lessons (euphonium, drums), brass band with annual soiree performances, eco committee, team captain roles, play leaders, reading ambassadors
Foxmoor Primary School is a happy, welcoming school with high expectations where pupils behave impeccably and achieve well. The school has maintained good standards since its previous inspection in March 2020.
At a Glance
10.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
73 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 71% to 92%. Maths has remained stable at around 86%. Writing has improved from 71% to 81%.
Class Sizes
33.8
Avg class size
6
Total classes
4 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
257 pupils
259 capacity
2 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Stroud
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Stroud
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(105)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.61312%
Overall absence
10.55046%
Persistent absence
218
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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