Is Amberley Parochial School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 7 July 2026 under its report-card framework and graded seven areas at Strong standard. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 124th of 237 primary schools in Gloucestershire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Amberley Parochial School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 87% of pupils at Amberley Parochial School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Amberley Parochial School?

Applications for Reception places at Amberley Parochial 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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Amberley Parochial School

Amberley, Stroud, GL5 5JG

Local ranking124th of 237 primary schools in Gloucestershire

Ofsted: StrongUpdated

Primary

Phase

105

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 7 July 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Continues from Amberley Parochial School (URN 115689) since 1 June 2023. Results, demographics and trends from before then are that school's, shown here so the record is unbroken.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 7 July 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Strong standard
Curriculum & teaching: Strong standard
Attendance & behaviour: Strong standard
Personal development & wellbeing: Strong standard
Leadership & governance: Strong standard
Inclusion: Strong standard
Early years: Strong standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 87.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 20.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 87.0%
Writing (Expected): 87.0%
Maths (Expected): 93.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 87.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 110.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 107.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 109.0
Cohort Size: 15

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 102
Boys: 41 (39%)
Girls: 63 (61%)
Capacity: 105 (99% full)
SEND: 9.8%
FSM Eligible: 3.9%
EAL: 1.0%
SEN with EHC Plan: 0.0%
SEN Support: 9.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 20.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 5.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,500/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 2.9% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 3.3% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 87.8%
White Other: 5.1%
Mixed White & Asian: 3.1%
Mixed Other: 2.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.0%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.0%

87.8%

White British

5.1%

White Other

3.1%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01453873349

head@amb.dgat.org.uk

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Amberley

Stroud, South West

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Administrative

URN: 149830
UKPRN: 10092359
Establishment No.: 3334
Trust: THE DIOCESE OF GLOUCESTER ACADEMIES TRUST

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