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Great Oldbury Primary Academy

Stroud, GL10 3WHPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Feb 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
43 1st-choice / 45 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Great Oldbury Primary Academy

Great Oldbury Primary Academy sits within Gloucestershire local authority, a state primary school in Stroud that serves children from age 2 to 11. Among the 243 primary schools in the county, it ranks alongside strong local peers including Meysey Hampton Church of England Primary School and Temple Guiting Church of England School, both of which share the highest ranking score of 100, and Thrupp School with a score of 95. The school is currently rated Good overall by Ofsted following its most recent graded inspection in February 2024, with particular strengths in early years provision and personal development, both judged Outstanding. Headteacher Hayley Hall leads a school of 196 pupils against a capacity of 315, meaning there is room for growth. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 88 total applications for 45 places, with 40 offers going to first-preference families from 43 first-preference applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.96.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressVeterans Way, Stonehouse, Stroud, GL10 3WH
HeadteacherHayley Hall
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils196
Free School Meals (FSM)20.1%
School Capacity196 / 315 (62% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Feb 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 21 Apr 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

4
Dining HallArt StudiosOutdoor PlaygroundSensory Room

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

NetballAthleticsFootballDanceTennis

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubEco ClubFilm ClubBook ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

08:00-08:55

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: greatoldbury.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Great Oldbury Primary Academy

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