Woodchester Endowed Church of England Aided Primary School
96%
Capacity
134
Pupils
3.1x
Demand
About Woodchester Endowed Church of England Aided Primary School
Woodchester Endowed Church of England Aided Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Stroud community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 134 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 140 places).
the school is led by headteacher Lynne Loomes, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4808th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 52 in Stroud.
Woodchester Endowed Church of England Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 62 applications for 20 places, making it 3.1x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Woodchester Endowed Church of England Aided Primary School include ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Art Studios, Sports Hall, Forest School, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Rounders, Swimming, Cross Country and 2 more, as well as clubs including Coding, Chess, Gardening, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 6.0%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Stroud, Woodchester Endowed Church of England Aided 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 | Church of England |
| Address | Church Road, Stroud, Stroud, GL5 5PD |
| Headteacher | Lynne Loomes |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 134 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 6.0% |
| School Capacity | 134 / 140 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
16 Feb 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (16 Feb 2023): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 2 May 2017. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (68%)
4808th of 13,686
Nationally
428th of 1,469
In South West
18th of 52
In Stroud
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
68%
Expected Standard
11%
Higher Standard
'22/23
73%
'23/24
68%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed20
62
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
19 families put this school as their 1st choice (31% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Woodchester Endowed Church of England Aided Primary School
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Contact Information
Church Road, Stroud
Stroud, GL5 5PD
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