Best Primary Schools in Gloucestershire 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 243 schools across Gloucestershire. Updated with 2025–26 data.

243

Total schools

Outstanding

16%

Outstanding rate

61.8%

Avg KS2 SATs

44.2

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	Meysey Hampton Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	91	View school
🥈	Huntley Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	86	View school
🥉	Cold Aston Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	86	View school
4.	Deerhurst and Apperley Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	84	View school
5.	Randwick Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	83	View school
6.	Birdlip Primary School Primary	Outstanding	82	View school
7.	Stone with Woodford Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	82	View school
8.	Leckhampton Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	81	View school
9.	Ampney Crucis Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	80	View school
10.	The Rissington School Primary	Outstanding	79	View school
11.	Coberley Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	79	View school
12.	Fairford Church of England Primary School Primary	Outstanding	78	View school
13.	St Mary's Catholic Primary School Primary	Outstanding	78	View school
14.	Cranham Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	77	View school
15.	Gotherington Primary School Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
16.	Eastington Primary School Primary	Outstanding	76	View school
17.	Naunton Park Primary School Primary	Outstanding	75	View school
18.	Uplands Community Primary School Primary	Outstanding	75	View school
19.	Horsley Church of England Primary School Primary	Good	75	View school
20.	Eastcombe Primary School Primary	Good	75	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Gloucestershire?

There are 243 primary schools in Gloucestershire, of which 40 (16%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Gloucestershire?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Gloucestershire is Meysey Hampton Church of England Primary School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Gloucestershire?

Primary and secondary school applications in Gloucestershire are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Gloucestershire council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Gloucestershire?

16% of primary schools in Gloucestershire are rated Outstanding and 70% are rated Good. 77.2% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.