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Sharpness Primary School

Stroud, GL13 9NUPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2026
KS2 Results
83%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
16 1st-choice / 16 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#1046 of 13,686 nationally

About Sharpness Primary School

Sharpness Primary School sits comfortably above the local authority average for its key stage 2 outcomes, a clear indicator of its academic strength. While the Gloucestershire average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined sits at 59%, Sharpness achieves a notable 83%. This puts the school in the top 10% of primaries nationally and ranks it 13th out of 243 similar schools across the county. In the Stroud district specifically, it places 4th out of 52 schools, placing it firmly in the top tier. The school’s Progress 8 scores are not available, but the raw attainment data tells a straightforward story: pupils here are performing well above the typical benchmark for the area.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressNew Town, Berkeley, Stroud, GL13 9NU
HeadteacherHelen Buckingham
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils114
Free School Meals (FSM)12.3%
School Capacity114 / 140 (81% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Oct 2021
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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, 25 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
GymnasiumForest SchoolArt StudiosSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

AthleticsSwimmingCricketTennisFootballCross CountryGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubCodingChess

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Sharpness 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.