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Whiteshill Primary School

Whiteshill Primary School

Stroud, GL6 6ATPrimary School·Ages 4-11
Goodby Ofsted

97%

Capacity

102

Pupils

2.7x

Demand

About Whiteshill Primary School

Whiteshill 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 102 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 105 places).

Ofsted has rated Whiteshill Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Heather Francis, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 5146th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 20th out of 52 in Stroud.

Whiteshill Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 41 applications for 15 places, making it 2.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 15 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Whiteshill Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Library, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Music Rooms, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Football, Dance, Netball, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Choir, Gardening, Science Club and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.8%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Stroud, Whiteshill 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressMain Road, Stroud, Stroud, GL6 6AT
HeadteacherHeather Francis
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils102
Free School Meals (FSM)7.8%
School Capacity102 / 105 (97% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness

Good

Latest inspection (12 Jun 2024): School remains Good

Improved
Leadership & Management
Good

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 11 Jun 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (67%)

5146th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 50%

466th of 1,469

In South West

Top 50%

20th of 52

In Stroud

Top 50%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

67%

Expected Standard

13%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 106
Expected:80%
Higher:27%
Writing
Expected:87%
Higher:33%
MathsAvg Score: 102
Expected:67%
Higher:20%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +4%

'22/23

63%

'23/24

67%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & Language

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

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundLibrarySensory RoomPlaying FieldsMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

SwimmingFootballDanceNetball

Clubs & Activities

Eco ClubChoirGardeningScience ClubFilm Club

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

15

Applications

41

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.7x
0x1x2x3x5x+

15 families put this school as their 1st choice (37% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Whiteshill Primary School

Whiteshill 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.

Contact Information

01453762949www.whiteshillschool.co.uk

Main Road, Stroud

Stroud, GL6 6AT

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Main Road, Stroud

Stroud, GL6 6AT

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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