Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School
97%
Capacity
102
Pupils
3.9x
Demand
About Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School
Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Stroud community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 102 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 105 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Nicola Brown, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11416th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 44th out of 52 in Stroud.
Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 50 applications for 13 places, making it 3.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 12 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School include Sports Hall, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Library, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Netball, Dance, Cross Country, as well as clubs including Chess, Coding, Eco Club, Choir and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Stroud, Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Brimscombe Hill, Stroud, Stroud, GL5 2QR |
| Headteacher | Nicola Brown |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 102 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.6% |
| School Capacity | 102 / 105 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (47%)
11416th of 13,686
Nationally
1140th of 1,469
In South West
44th of 52
In Stroud
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
47%
Expected Standard
7%
Higher Standard
'22/23
65%
'23/24
47%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
50
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
12 families put this school as their 1st choice (24% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Brimscombe Hill, Stroud
Stroud, GL5 2QR
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