Sheepscombe Primary School

About Sheepscombe Primary School

If you're looking for a school where parents are overwhelmingly positive, Sheepscombe Primary School makes a strong impression. In the most recent Parent View survey, 100% of respondents said they would recommend the school, and the feedback is remarkably consistent. 95% of parents strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 96% strongly agreed that their child feels safe. On behaviour, 82% strongly agreed the school ensures pupils are well-behaved, with the remaining 18% agreeing. Communication also scores highly: 88% strongly agreed the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, and 89% strongly agreed they are kept informed about progress. The school is clearly popular with local families too. For the 2025/26 intake, it received 31 applications for just 7 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.43. All 7 first-preference applicants were offered a place, but with demand far outstripping supply, getting in is competitive.

Academically, Sheepscombe performs well above the local average. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 80% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Gloucestershire local authority average of 59%. That puts the school in the top 25% nationally for this measure. Looking at individual subjects, every single pupil reached the expected standard in reading, and 90% did so in maths. At the higher standard, 60% of pupils achieved above the expected level in reading, 40% in writing and 30% in maths. Average scaled scores were 111 in reading and 106 in maths. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in December 2024, confirmed that standards are being maintained, and it continues to hold a Good rating across all graded areas, including leadership, early years provision and overall effectiveness.

Sheepscombe is a small village primary with just 67 pupils on roll, very close to its capacity of 70. It has a nursery provision, so families can start their child's journey here from an early age. The school offers a range of facilities including a library, forest school, gymnasium, art studios, ICT suite and music rooms, and runs clubs such as chess, art, drama and film club. Sports on offer include athletics, swimming, netball, dance, tennis, rounders and cricket. For children with additional needs, the school lists provisions for social, emotional and mental health, physical disability and autistic spectrum disorder. In the Parent View survey, 100% of parents with SEND children who responded strongly agreed that the school gives them the support they need. This is a school that suits families who value a close-knit, community-focused primary with strong academic outcomes and a clear emphasis on pupil wellbeing.

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