Whiteshill Primary School, Stroud
Whiteshill Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Stroud, part of The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2018. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 20th-highest of the 24 schools in Stroud with published results, and 9,595th of 14,452 across England. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2018)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Gloucestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Whiteshill Primary School in detail
Whiteshill Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "That our curious value leads all of our pupils to become passionate, successful, lifelong learners. That our unique value allows our children to become self-confident and ambitious and go on to shape their own future. That our together value ensures our children are determined to positively impact their family, community and the wider world."
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 94% of Year 6 pupils at Whiteshill Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 50% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Gloucestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (80% in reading, 67% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Whiteshill Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Whiteshill Primary School as their first choice and 33 named it as one of their preferences, for 13 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Whiteshill Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Whiteshill Primary School are Lift Callowell (0.6 miles, 86% reading, 79% maths); Randwick Church of England Primary School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 100% reading, 90% maths); Cashes Green Primary School (1 mile, Good, 81% reading, 72% maths); and The Rosary Catholic Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 80% reading, 67% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Whiteshill Primary School.
Lift CallowellRandwick Church of England Primary SchoolCashes Green Primary SchoolThe Rosary Catholic Primary School
The trust
Whiteshill Primary School is one of 25 schools run by The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
6.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 4.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (76%) and Mixed (7%).
Staffing
Whiteshill Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Stroud (Glos) Rail Station, about 1.4 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Whiteshill Primary (outside), 20 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Whiteshill 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
Whiteshill Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Whiteshill Primary School are Archway School (0.8 miles), Stroud High School (1.1 miles) and Marling School (1.2 miles).
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
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from May 2018, 8 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's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Whiteshill Primary School is a vibrant and happy place to learn. Pupils say that this is a school where pupils 'come together and do not leave anyone out'. The school is ambitious for all pupils to achieve well. This ambition is brought to life through the school's values, 'curious, unique and together', which form the bedrock of this school.
These values are threaded through the school's thoughtfully planned wider experiences. The school has used the NHS '5 ways to well-being' to structure this offer. Pupils create art exhibitions to depict what makes them happy. They 'get active' through fencing, archery, skateboarding and scootering. A strong emphasis is placed on interaction with the local community, such as singing at the parish council and local nursing home. Pupils also engage with the local playgroup to construct toy cars out of cardboard and wood. Older pupils create their own clubs for younger pupils to enjoy, such as Lego and cheerleading clubs.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school has carefully planned and sequenced a clearly defined curriculum. The curriculum identifies the small steps of knowledge pupils need to learn at each stage. This helps pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), build their knowledge well over time. These pupils are well supported to learn the curriculum. Precise learning plans mean they get what they need to be able to learn well in lessons. Leaders see the curriculum as an ever-evolving piece of work and accurately evaluate the impact of the curriculum. This helps pupils to learn well.
From Ofsted's June 2024 ungraded inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2018 inspection - up from Requires Improvement.
Rated Good for
Leadership & management.
At a Glance
6.1%
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 80% to 94% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 67% to 50% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 88% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.5
Avg class size
20.0
Infant (KS1)
29.0
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Whiteshill Primary School
Term dates
Whiteshill Primary School is an academy, 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 Whiteshill Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Whiteshill 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)
- Collisions
- 4
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
102 pupils
105 places
3 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Stroud
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Stroud
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(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
15
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
20.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
98
Total Pupils
52
Boys
46
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
12.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,547
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,727
Per pupil
£641k
Total funding
£12k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.2%
Overall absence
6.7%
Persistent absence
89
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Whiteshill Primary School
Questions parents ask about Whiteshill Primary School
What are SATs results like at Whiteshill Primary School?
Of the pupils at Whiteshill Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 94% reached the expected standard in reading and 50% did so in maths.
What is Whiteshill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Whiteshill Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in May 2018, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Whiteshill Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Whiteshill 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 Whiteshill Primary School?
Whiteshill Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Whiteshill Primary School?
Classes at Whiteshill Primary School average 24.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Whiteshill Primary School?
Whiteshill Primary School has around 98 pupils on roll. 6% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Whiteshill Primary School?
4.2% of sessions were missed at Whiteshill Primary School in 2024/25. 6.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Whiteshill Primary School?
Apply through Gloucestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Whiteshill 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 Whiteshill Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 4 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 3 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Gloucestershire is 5 (the median across 338 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Whiteshill Primary School?
Whiteshill Primary School is at Main Road, Whiteshill, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL6 6AT.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)