Is Abbeymead Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 14 November 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 52nd of 237 primary schools in Gloucestershire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Abbeymead Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 61% of pupils at Abbeymead Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Abbeymead Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Abbeymead Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Abbeymead Primary School

Mead Road, Abbeymead, Gloucester, GL4 5YS

Local ranking52nd of 237 primary schools in Gloucestershire

Ofsted: Outstanding

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 14 November 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 61.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 8.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 80.0%
Writing (Expected): 78.0%
Maths (Expected): 68.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 85.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 59

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 418
Boys: 220 (52%)
Girls: 201 (48%)
Capacity: 420 (100% full)
SEND: 17.9%
FSM Eligible: 15.6%
EAL: 5.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.1%
SEN Support: 14.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 19.7
Budget per Pupil: £6,090/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 11.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 84.5%
White Other: 3.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.4%
Asian Indian: 1.9%
Black African: 1.4%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.2%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.2%
Other: 1.0%

84.5%

White British

3.8%

White Other

3.4%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01452371710

secretary@abbeymead.gloucs.sch.uk

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Mead Road

Gloucester, South West

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Administrative

URN: 115601
UKPRN: 10080656
Establishment No.: 2172

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