North Nibley CofE Primary School, Wotton-Under-Edge
North Nibley CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Wotton-Under-Edge. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2014. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in April 2023 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 2nd-highest of the 7 schools in Wotton-Under-Edge with published results, and 4,824th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 105% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2014)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Gloucestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
North Nibley CofE Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 82% of Year 6 pupils at North Nibley CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 82% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Gloucestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 67% in reading and 60% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at North Nibley CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 10 families put North Nibley CofE Primary School as their first choice and 28 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at North Nibley CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to North Nibley CofE Primary School are Dursley Church of England Primary Academy (1.9 miles, Good, 70% reading, 70% maths); Blue Coat CofE Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 83% reading, 75% maths); Cam Everlands Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 66% reading, 69% maths); and The British School (2.4 miles, Good, 71% reading, 86% maths).
North Nibley CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Dursley Church of England Primary AcademyBlue Coat CofE Primary SchoolCam Everlands Primary SchoolThe British School
Who goes there
8.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Staffing
North Nibley CofE Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 14 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of North Nibley CofE Primary School.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood North Nibley CofE Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
North Nibley CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoThis judgement is from June 2014, 12 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: The school remains Good.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2014 inspection - unchanged since its previous inspection.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
8.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 67% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 60% to 82% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 71% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.5
Avg class size
4
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with North Nibley CofE Primary School
Term dates
North Nibley CofE Primary School is a voluntary aided school, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Gloucestershire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to North Nibley CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. North Nibley CofE Primary School is in Gloucestershire; for families living there:
Apply to Gloucestershire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Gloucestershire is 5 (the median across 338 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at North Nibley CofE Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
105%
Over capacity
110 pupils
105 places
5 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Wotton-Under-Edge
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Wotton-Under-Edge
Across Gloucestershire council
Places available
7,250
Applications
6,016
Got 1st preference
91.6%
Got preferred school
98.1%
All primary applications across Gloucestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
17
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
20.8%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
106
Total Pupils
53
Boys
53
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
13.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£44,206
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,000
Per pupil
£695k
Total funding
£9k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.5%
Overall absence
9.5%
Persistent absence
95
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about North Nibley CofE Primary School
What are SATs results like at North Nibley CofE Primary School?
Of the pupils at North Nibley CofE Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 82% reached the expected standard in reading and 82% did so in maths.
What is North Nibley CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
North Nibley CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in April 2023, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in June 2014, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for North Nibley CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When North Nibley CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Gloucestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at North Nibley CofE Primary School?
North Nibley CofE Primary School was full in 2025, at 105% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at North Nibley CofE Primary School?
Classes at North Nibley CofE Primary School average 26.5 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to North Nibley CofE Primary School?
North Nibley CofE Primary School has around 106 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at North Nibley CofE Primary School?
4.5% of sessions were missed at North Nibley CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 9.5% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to North Nibley CofE Primary School?
Apply through Gloucestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming North Nibley CofE Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near North Nibley CofE Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Gloucestershire is 5 (the median across 338 schools, same distance and years).
Where is North Nibley CofE Primary School?
North Nibley CofE Primary School is at The Street, North Nibley, Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL11 6DL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)