Bledington Primary School

About Bledington Primary School

Bledington Primary School is a small state primary in the Gloucestershire village of Bledington, within the Cotswold borough. It sits among a strong field of local peers: the top-ranked schools in the area are Meysey Hampton Church of England Primary School and Temple Guiting Church of England School, both scoring a perfect 100 on the local ranking metric, with Thrupp School close behind at 95. Bledington itself ranks 13th out of 38 primary schools in the Cotswold local authority area, placing it comfortably in the top half of its immediate competition. With just 78 pupils on roll against a capacity of 103, it is a genuinely small school where headteacher Jill Kewley leads a mixed-gender, non-religious intake from ages 4 to 11. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 39 applications for 11 places, with 10 of those coming as first preferences — a clear sign of its popularity among local families.

Academically, Bledington performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 71% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Gloucestershire average of 59%. Reading was a particular strength: every single pupil (100%) met the expected standard, and 14% reached the higher standard. Maths followed closely, with 86% at expected and 14% at the higher level. Writing saw 86% at expected, though no pupils achieved the higher standard. Average scaled scores were 105 in reading and 104 in maths. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2023, rated it Good overall, with Good marks across all five categories including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. This represents a change from its previous inspection in 2011, when it was rated Outstanding.

The school offers a solid range of facilities for its size, including a gymnasium, playing fields, a library, an ICT suite, music rooms, and a Forest School area. Sports provision covers tennis, gymnastics, athletics, swimming and cross country, while extracurricular clubs include choir, art, chess, coding, eco club and science club. SEND support is available for pupils with specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, and speech, language and communication needs. With no nursery or sixth form, Bledington is a straightforward primary option for families seeking a well-regarded village school with strong core results and a clear community feel. Its oversubscription ratio of 3.55 applicants per place means early application is advisable for those living within the catchment area.

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