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Birdlip Primary School

Cotswold, GL4 8JHPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2022
KS2 Results
77%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.5×
Oversubscribed
23 1st-choice / 15 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2063 of 13,686 nationally

About Birdlip Primary School

Birdlip Primary School is a small state primary in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, a local authority with 243 primary schools. Among these, it ranks 31st overall, placing it comfortably in the top tier of schools in the area. The top-performing peers in the LA include Meysey Hampton Church of England Primary School, Temple Guiting Church of England School, and Thrupp School, all of which score higher on the same ranking metric. Birdlip itself ranks 9th out of 38 schools within the Cotswold borough, putting it in the top 25% locally. With a capacity of 105 and just 100 pupils on roll, the school is operating near full capacity, and its oversubscription figures confirm its popularity: for 2025/26 entry, there were 53 applications for 15 places, with 23 families listing it as their first preference. The school is non-denominational and mixed, serving children aged 4 to 11, and is led by headteacher James Pugh.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressBirdlip, Gloucester, Cotswold, GL4 8JH
HeadteacherJames Pugh
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils100
Free School Meals (FSM)6.0%
School Capacity100 / 105 (95% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

30 Nov 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 22 Jan 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Dining HallSensory RoomGymnasiumOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsICT SuiteForest SchoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

NetballGymnasticsTennisDanceAthletics

Clubs & Activities

ChessBook ClubScience ClubChoir

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Birdlip Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.