Shurdington Church of England Primary School

About Shurdington Church of England Primary School

If you're a parent considering Shurdington Church of England Primary School, the feedback from other families is a strong place to start. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering the period from September 2024 to September 2025, a remarkable 92% of respondents said they would recommend the school. That's based on 53 responses, which gives a decent picture of current opinion. The school is also clearly popular in the local area: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 89 applications for just 30 places, making it oversubscribed with a ratio of nearly three applicants per place. Of those, 36 families put it as their first preference, and 28 first-preference offers were made. Parents who responded were particularly positive about their children's happiness, with 81% strongly agreeing that their child is happy at the school, and 79% strongly agreeing that their child feels safe. The school's behaviour and attitudes were rated Outstanding by Ofsted in its most recent inspection, and 57% of parents strongly agreed that the school ensures pupils are well behaved.

Academically, Shurdington performs solidly against both local and national benchmarks. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, 69% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That's a good ten percentage points above the local authority average of 59% for similar schools. The school's average scaled scores were 105 in reading and 106 in maths, both above the national baseline of 100. A smaller proportion of pupils hit the higher standard in all three subjects — 10% — but individual subject results show 28% reached the higher standard in reading and 24% in maths. Nationally, the school ranks in the 33rd percentile, and within the South West region it sits in the 27th percentile. In the Tewkesbury local authority area, it ranks 9th out of 24 primary schools. Ofsted's most recent inspection in October 2024 gave the school a Good rating overall, with Outstanding marks for both personal development and behaviour and attitudes. The early years provision and quality of education were both rated Good.

The school is a Church of England primary for mixed pupils aged 4 to 11, with a current roll of 199 against a capacity of 210. It has a range of facilities including a library, music rooms, art studios, a sensory room and a chapel. Sports on offer include football, netball, cricket, swimming, athletics, dance and cross country, and there are clubs such as science, art, eco, gardening and book club. The school reports provisions for a wide range of SEND needs, including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language difficulties, and social, emotional and mental health support. 26% of pupils at the school are identified as having SEND, and 24.6% are eligible for free school meals. The nearest Outstanding-rated primary school is Christ Church CofE Primary School, about 4.8 kilometres away. For families who value a strong sense of community, clear parent satisfaction and a school that is oversubscribed for good reason, Shurdington is a compelling choice in the Tewkesbury area.

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