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The British School

Stroud, GL12 7JUPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2025
KS2 Results
73%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
16 1st-choice / 16 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#3225 of 13,686 nationally

About The British School

Parents are overwhelmingly positive about The British School. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, 95% of the 37 respondents said they would recommend the school to other parents. The strength of feeling is particularly clear in the detail: 76% strongly agreed that their child is happy, and 81% strongly agreed that their child feels safe. On behaviour, 62% strongly agreed the school ensures pupils are well behaved, and a combined 97% agreed or strongly agreed that the school supports their child’s wider personal development. This confidence is reflected in demand for places. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 46 applications for just 16 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.88. All 16 first-preference applicants were offered a place, but the numbers show that competition for a spot is real. The school is a state primary for mixed genders, ages 4 to 11, and sits in Stroud, Gloucestershire.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressWortley Road, The British School, Wotton-under-Edge, Stroud, GL12 7JU
HeadteacherJonathan Roche
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils173
Free School Meals (FSM)12.7%
School Capacity173 / 210 (82% full)

The full report on this school

What 37 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 May 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (8 May 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 28 May 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibraryPlaying FieldsDining HallICT SuiteForest SchoolArt StudiosGymnasium

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

TennisRoundersAthleticsNetballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

ChessChoirEco ClubGardeningBook ClubDrama

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

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The British School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.