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Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy

Stroud, GL2 4QGPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
70%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Oversubscribed
36 1st-choice / 35 places
Ranking
#4,181
of 13,686 nationally

About Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy

Hardwicke Parochial Primary Academy is a Church of England state primary in Stroud, within the Gloucestershire local authority. It ranks 15th out of 52 primary schools in Stroud, placing it comfortably in the top third locally. Among its closest peers in the area, the top-performing schools include Meysey Hampton Church of England Primary School, Temple Guiting Church of England School, and Thrupp School, all of which sit higher in the rankings. The school is oversubscribed: for 35 places in the 2025/26 intake, it received 78 applications, with 36 first-preference applications and 35 offers made. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 2.23, reflecting solid local demand. With 312 pupils against a capacity of 420, there is still some room to grow. The school serves a mixed community, with 23.8 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, slightly above the national average for primary schools.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressPoplar Way, Gloucester, Stroud, GL2 4QG
HeadteacherSharon Cale
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils312
Free School Meals (FSM)23.8%
School Capacity312 / 420 (74% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

6 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 16 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Art StudiosSensory RoomPlaying FieldsSports HallMusic RoomsGymnasiumICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

SwimmingDanceAthleticsTennisCross CountryNetball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubScience ClubFilm ClubGardeningArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:15

Source: hardwicke.gloucs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Hardwicke Parochial 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.