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.

Gloucestershire has 243 primary schools, of which 20 (8%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted and a further 199 rated Good — 90% of primary schools in Gloucestershire are rated Good or Outstanding overall. Northway Infant School currently leads the local rankings on our composite SNM Score.

Catchment data available for 60 schools in Gloucestershire. We publish last-admitted distance and three-year history wherever the council has released it — useful before you commit to a postcode in the area.

Application deadlines in Gloucestershire follow the national calendar: 31 October for Year 7 secondary entry and 15 January for Reception primary entry. Offers go out on 1 March and 16 April respectively.

243
Total schools
20
Outstanding
8%
Outstanding rate
61.8%
Avg KS2 SATs
44.2
Avg GCSE A8
All schools Primary Secondary
Rank School Ofsted SNM Score
🥇 Northway Infant School
Primary
 Outstanding 95 View school
🥈 Meysey Hampton Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 90 View school
🥉 Coaley Church of England Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 90 View school
4. Deerhurst and Apperley Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 89 View school
5. Fairford Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 88 View school
6. Upton St Leonards Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
7. Powell's Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 87 View school
8. Leighterton Primary School
Primary
 Good 86 View school
9. Primrose Hill Church of England Primary Academy
Primary
 Good 85 View school
10. Steam Mills Primary School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
11. Amberley Parochial School
Primary
 Good 84 View school
12. Coberley Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 83 View school
13. Charlton Kings Junior School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
14. Christ Church CofE Primary School
Primary
 Outstanding 82 View school
15. Parkend Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
16. St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
17. Aylburton Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 82 View school
18. Temple Guiting Church of England School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
19. Holy Apostles' Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school
20. Horsley Church of England Primary School
Primary
 Good 81 View school

Related lists for Gloucestershire

All schools in GloucestershirePrimary & secondary combined Secondary schools in GloucestershireYear 7 onwards Outstanding schools in Gloucestershire20 schools rated Outstanding Schools with catchment data60 schools with last-admitted distance

See full data for any school in Gloucestershire

Catchment distances, exam trends, SEN data, attendance, and more — all in one place.

Search schools in Gloucestershire

Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Gloucestershire?
There are 243 primary schools in Gloucestershire, of which 20 (8%) 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 Northway Infant 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?
8% of primary schools in Gloucestershire are rated Outstanding and 82% 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.