Amberley Parochial School
About Amberley Parochial School
Amberley Parochial School is a small Church of England primary in Gloucestershire, tucked away in the Stroud area, and it punches well above its weight locally. Among the 52 primary schools in Stroud, it ranks second, placing it in the top five per cent of its local authority. The school’s nearest high-performing neighbours include Meysey Hampton Church of England Primary School and Temple Guiting Church of England School, both of which share its top-tier ranking score, as well as Thrupp School. With just 102 pupils on roll and a capacity of 105, it is a genuinely intimate setting, and its oversubscription figures tell you everything about its reputation: for the 2025/26 intake, 57 families applied for 15 places, with 17 putting it as their first choice. That is a ratio of 3.8 applicants per place, so securing a spot here is far from guaranteed.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
12 Jan 2023Latest monitoring visit (12 Jan 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 13 Mar 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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