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Uplands Community Primary School

Stroud, GL5 1TEPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Oct 2024
KS2 Results
63%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
18 1st-choice / 16 places
Ranking
#6,775
of 13,686 nationally

About Uplands Community Primary School

Uplands Community Primary School in Stroud is a small state primary that is genuinely oversubscribed, with 49 applications for just 16 places in the 2025/26 admissions round. That is a ratio of over three applicants per place, and 18 of those were first-preference choices, of which 16 were offered. The school currently has 109 pupils against a capacity of 108, so it is running essentially full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 22.9%, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23% and suggests the school serves a mixed catchment with above-average levels of disadvantage. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and caters for children from age 2 through to 11, with nursery provision on site. Headteacher James Powell leads a team that has clearly generated strong local demand, and the parent view survey, based on 37 responses collected between September 2024 and September 2025, shows 89% of parents would recommend the school.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressThompson Road, Stroud, Stroud, GL5 1TE
HeadteacherJames Powell
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils109
Free School Meals (FSM)22.9%
School Capacity109 / 108 (101% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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 Oct 2024
View Report
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 19 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Forest SchoolDining HallMusic RoomsICT SuiteSensory RoomLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

NetballAthleticsCross CountrySwimmingCricketFootballRounders

Clubs & Activities

GardeningScience ClubChessDramaFilm Club

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

SEND Support

Mental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Uplands Community Primary School

Uplands Community 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.