Haresfield Church of England Primary School, Stonehouse

Ofsted's report card from its 16 June 2026 inspection grades Haresfield Church of England Primary School on 6 areas: 6 expected standard. Report cards replaced single-word judgements in November 2025, on a five-point scale from exceptional to urgent improvement.

Achievement - Expected standard. "Overall, pupils achieve broadly in line with the national average in statutory assessments at the end of Year 6."

Attendance and behaviour - Expected standard. "A genuine sense of belonging flows through the school."

Curriculum and teaching - Expected standard. "Leaders have constructed a broad curriculum that reflects the school's local context."

Inclusion - Expected standard. "The school identifies pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) accurately and swiftly."

Leadership and governance - Expected standard. "Leaders have a secure understanding of the school's context and of the community they serve."

Personal development and wellbeing - Expected standard. "Pupils benefit from a thoughtfully designed personal development programme."

Safeguarding standards were met.

Ofsted's next steps for the school: "Leaders need to continue their work to strengthen pupils' foundational knowledge, including writing accuracy and presentation, building on recent improvements"; "Leaders should ensure that staff use assessment consistently and effectively to secure pupils' knowledge across all subjects"; "Leaders should continue to develop subject leadership so that leaders at all levels, including governors, have the expertise to evaluate the impact of the school's work with greater precision".

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

Coming up: an open evening on Wednesday 18 November 2026 at 9.30am, an open evening on Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 9.30am and an open evening on Thursday 26 November 2026 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 69% of Year 6 pupils at Haresfield Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 69% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Gloucestershire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 92% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 10 families put Haresfield Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 40 named it as one of their preferences, for 10 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Haresfield Church of England Primary School are Hunts Grove Primary Academy (1.1 miles, Good, 84% reading, 75% maths); Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy (1.9 miles, Good, 76% reading, 76% maths); Waterwells Primary Academy (2 miles, Good, 80% reading, 72% maths); and Kingsway Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 78% reading, 80% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Haresfield Church of England Primary School.

6.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 21 pupils (23.1%) received SEN support and 3 (3.3%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.

The nearest railway station is Stonehouse Rail Station, about 3.1 miles away in a straight line.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Haresfield Lane (before), 40 metres away.

Haresfield Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.