Cam Everlands Primary School

About Cam Everlands Primary School

Cam Everlands Primary School in Stroud is a state primary for 208 pupils, running at near-full capacity with 210 places available. Its intake reflects a notably higher-than-average proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals, at 26.4 per cent, compared with the national primary average of around 23 per cent. The school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, it received 82 applications for 28 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.93, with 22 of those applications coming as first preferences. That level of competition suggests local families are actively seeking places here, despite the school ranking 39th out of 52 primary schools in the Stroud local authority area on the key stage 2 expected standard measure. Headteacher Dominic Knill leads a mixed, non-religious school with no nursery or sixth form provision.

Academically, Cam Everlands sits in the bottom half of schools nationally, ranking in the 72nd percentile for key stage 2 outcomes. In the 2023/24 assessments, 53 per cent of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, below the Gloucestershire local authority average of 59 per cent. However, individual subject scores tell a more nuanced story: 77 per cent met the expected standard in maths, with an average scaled score of 104, and 70 per cent did so in writing. Reading was the weaker area, with 63 per cent at expected and an average score of 103. At the higher standard, 20 per cent achieved in maths and reading, and 13 per cent in writing. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2025 graded it Good overall, with leadership, management and early years provision all rated Good. This represents a clear improvement from its previous inspection in 2014, when it was rated Requires Improvement.

The school offers a solid range of facilities including playing fields, a sports hall, a sensory room, a forest school area and a library. Sports provision covers cross country, gymnastics, cricket, tennis and rounders, while clubs include chess, science club and eco club. Parent feedback is overwhelmingly positive: 95 per cent of the 78 respondents would recommend the school, and 100 per cent agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy and feels safe. SEND support is a notable strength, with 86 per cent of parents agreeing the school gives SEND children the support they need, and the school lists provisions for specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, social and emotional mental health needs, and speech, language and communication needs. Given its oversubscription, families should apply early, and the school will particularly suit those prioritising a strong sense of community and inclusive support over top-tier academic rankings.

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