Dinglewell Junior School

About Dinglewell Junior School

Dinglewell Junior School sits within the Gloucestershire local authority, a large county with 243 primary schools. Among them, it ranks 56th, placing it comfortably in the top quarter locally. Its ranking score of 69 puts it behind the very top performers in the area — Meysey Hampton Church of England Primary School and Temple Guiting Church of England School both score 100, and Thrupp School scores 95 — but Dinglewell holds its own as a solid, well-regarded option for families in Gloucester. The school is a state-funded, mixed primary for children aged 7 to 11, with no religious character. It is led by headteacher Geraldine Brogan and operates at near-full capacity, with 359 pupils against a capacity of 360. For families looking for a school with a strong local reputation but without the pressure of the highest-ranked peers, Dinglewell offers a balanced choice.

Academically, Dinglewell performs above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 69% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to the Gloucestershire average of 59%. The school’s reading and maths average scores were 107 and 106 respectively, both above the national benchmark of 100. A higher proportion of pupils achieved the higher standard in reading (39%) than in maths (33%) or writing (19%), suggesting particular strength in literacy. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2024, the school was judged to remain Good, a rating it has held consistently since at least 2013. The inspection noted Good leadership and management, and the school’s ungraded visit confirmed no decline in quality. With no progress scores available, it is hard to gauge how much value the school adds for individual pupils, but the raw outcomes are reassuring.

The school offers a practical range of facilities including an art studio, library, ICT suite, dining hall, outdoor playground and a chapel. Sports provision covers athletics, netball, rounders, cross country and football, and there are clubs for eco, gardening and book club. SEND support is broad, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language issues, visual impairment, physical disability, autistic spectrum disorder and other difficulties. With 10.9% of pupils eligible for free school meals, the school serves a mixed catchment. It is oversubscribed at 359 pupils out of a 360 capacity, so early application is wise. The nearest Outstanding-rated school is Abbeymead Primary School, just 0.9 km away, which may be a consideration for families prioritising the top Ofsted grade. Dinglewell suits families who want a Good, well-subscribed local junior school with decent results and a wide SEND offering.

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