Kingsway Primary School

About Kingsway Primary School

Kingsway Primary School in Gloucester is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 2 to 11, currently operating close to its full capacity of 420 with 406 pupils on roll. The school serves a community with a noticeably higher-than-average proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals, at 22 per cent — well above the national primary average of around 23 per cent, suggesting a significant level of socio-economic diversity in its intake. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 90 total applications for 46 places, an oversubscription ratio of 1.96, and 45 of those 46 places went to first-preference applicants. With 46 first-preference applications for those 46 places, every family that put Kingsway first secured a spot, but the wider competition means it is not a school you can assume entry for without ranking it highly. The school has nursery provision for children from age two, which may feed into the main school intake.

Academically, Kingsway performs well above the local authority average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 74 per cent of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Gloucestershire LA average of just 59 per cent. This places Kingsway 4th out of 25 primary schools in Gloucester and in the top 25 per cent nationally. The school’s ranking score of 74 reflects strong outcomes across the board: 84 per cent of pupils met the expected standard in reading, 81 per cent in writing, and 79 per cent in maths. At the higher standard, 45 per cent achieved in reading and 28 per cent in maths. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in February 2022, rated it Good overall, with Good marks across all categories including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, and early years provision — a clear improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2018.

Kingsway offers a broad set of facilities including art studios, music rooms, a sensory room, a gymnasium, and even a chapel, alongside an outdoor playground and dining hall. Sports provision covers cricket, gymnastics, tennis, swimming, dance and netball, and there is a good range of clubs from eco club and chess to coding, choir and drama. The school’s SEND provisions are extensive, covering specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate and profound multiple learning difficulties, speech and language needs, hearing and visual impairments, physical disabilities, and social, emotional and mental health support. This makes it a strong option for families who want a well-resourced, inclusive mainstream setting with proven academic outcomes and a clear improvement trajectory under headteacher Lee Pajak. The oversubscription figures suggest it is a popular choice locally, particularly among families who prioritise academic attainment and a wide range of enrichment.

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