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Linden Primary School

Gloucester, GL1 5HUPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2023
KS2 Results
53%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
68 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
#10,069
of 13,686 nationally

About Linden Primary School

Linden Primary School in Gloucester is a state primary for children aged 4 to 11 that is running very close to full capacity, with 418 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 420. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 25.4%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools and suggests a catchment serving families with above-average levels of economic disadvantage. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 149 applications for 59 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.53, and 54 of those offers went to first-preference applicants out of 68 who listed the school first. That level of competition indicates a school that local families are actively choosing, despite the pressures that come with a high-FSM intake. The school is non-denominational and has no nursery or sixth-form provision, so it is purely a primary option for children from Reception through Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLinden Road, Gloucester, Gloucester, Gloucester, GL1 5HU
HeadteacherLucy Collins
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils418
Free School Meals (FSM)25.4%
School Capacity418 / 420 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Sept 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, 17 Oct 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundLibraryICT SuiteMusic RoomsDining HallGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

NetballDanceCricketSwimmingGymnasticsAthleticsFootball

Clubs & Activities

DramaEco ClubFilm ClubCodingScience ClubBook Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-SensoryOther

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

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