North Nibley CofE Primary School

About North Nibley CofE Primary School

North Nibley CofE Primary School sits within Gloucestershire’s Stroud district, a small village primary that serves just 110 pupils from ages 4 to 11. In the local authority’s primary school rankings, it places 129th out of 243 schools of the same type, putting it in the bottom half of the table. Its closest high-performing peers include Meysey Hampton Church of England Primary School and Temple Guiting Church of England School, both of which achieved the top ranking score of 100, alongside Thrupp School at 95. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 41 applications for 15 places, with 16 first-preference applications resulting in 15 offers. That level of demand suggests a strong local reputation, even if its ranking doesn’t place it among the LA’s elite. With a Church of England character and a headteacher in Steven Hodgkinson, the school operates at full capacity, and its small size means every child is known individually.

Academically, the school’s most recent Key Stage 2 results from 2023/24 show 53% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That sits below the local authority average of 59%. In reading, 67% met the expected standard and 20% reached the higher standard; in writing, 73% met the expected standard but only 7% achieved the higher level. Maths saw 60% at the expected standard and 27% at the higher standard, with an average scaled score of 104. The combined higher standard figure was just 7%. Nationally, the school ranks in the 72nd percentile among all primary schools, and in the South West region it sits at the 66th percentile. Ofsted last inspected the school in April 2023, confirming it remains Good overall, with leadership and management also rated Good. The previous graded inspection in 2014 had already awarded Good, so the school has held a consistent rating across both its recent inspections.

The school offers a solid range of facilities for its size, including a sports hall, gymnasium, playing fields, a sensory room, and a chapel. Sports provision covers cross country, rounders, athletics, dance and cricket, while clubs include choir, chess, science, eco, book and film clubs. SEND support is available for a broad spectrum of needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech, language and communication needs, social, emotional and mental health difficulties, and physical disabilities. With no nursery or sixth form, it is a straightforward primary option for families in North Nibley and the surrounding villages. The oversubscription ratio of 2.73 applicants per place means parents should be prepared to apply early and list it as a first preference. This school will suit families who value a small, Church of England village primary with consistent Ofsted outcomes and a wide range of extracurricular activities, even if its academic results are slightly below the LA average.

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