Stroud Valley Community Primary School
97%
Capacity
251
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Stroud Valley Community Primary School
Stroud Valley Community Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Stroud community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 251 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 259 places).
Ofsted has rated Stroud Valley Community Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher D Sleep, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 46% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11606th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 45th out of 52 in Stroud.
Stroud Valley Community Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 89 applications for 37 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Stroud Valley Community Primary School include Forest School, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Gymnasium, Outdoor Playground, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Cricket, Netball, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Film Club, Chess, Book Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 29.1%, which is above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Stroud, Stroud Valley Community Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Castle Street, Stroud, Stroud, GL5 2HP |
| Headteacher | D Sleep |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 251 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 29.1% |
| School Capacity | 251 / 259 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
28 Sept 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 27 Nov 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (46%)
11606th of 13,686
Nationally
1157th of 1,469
In South West
45th of 52
In Stroud
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
46%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
55%
'23/24
46%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed37
89
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
38 families put this school as their 1st choice (43% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Castle Street, Stroud
Stroud, GL5 2HP
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