Getting a Reception place in 2026
5 places left
Last year, Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School did not fill its Reception places: 5 of 15 were still free after offer day, so distance did not decide who got in.
15places
9families put it first
37listed it at all
Year by year since 2021
It moves a lot from year to year, so don't rely on one year alone.
More about how places were given
15 Reception places for September 2026; 10 offered on national offer day.
9 families put it first; 37 listed it as any preference.
5 spare places after offers in 2026.
Distances change every year. Looked-after children, siblings, catchment and faith can come before distance. Check the admissions policy before you apply.
Places offered, September 2026 Reception entry, Gloucestershire County Council. Earlier years: allocation-day tables, Gloucestershire County Council. What this means
Closing date for Reception and junior applications: Midnight, 15 January 2027. Key dates
In short.
Worth knowing
- It had spare places after offer day last year.
- The distance that got a place has moved between 0.49 and 1.28 miles since 2021.
- Pupils miss more lessons than at 9 in 10 Gloucestershire primaries.
- Ofsted has said a full inspection is due.
SATs: reading, writing and maths
57%
▼ Lower than typical (61%)
Reading, 2025
87%
▲ Higher than typical (80%)
Writing, 2025
60%
▼ Lower than typical (74%)
Maths, 2025
93%
▲ Higher than typical (77%)
Ofsted
Good
Short check, 2021
Class size
30
▲ Higher than typical (26)
Lessons missed
7.7%
▲ Higher than typical (4.7%)
Children per teacher
21.8
▲ Higher than typical (19.7)
Typical is the middle school when all 243 Gloucestershire primaries are lined up, half above and half below. Tap a box for the detail.
How places are given.
This school sets its own admission rules. If more families apply than there are places, it uses the order in its policy, which can include brothers and sisters, children of staff, faith or a catchment area.
Read the school's admission rules for September 2027 (PDF)
Free school transport. If this is your nearest suitable school and the walking route is more than 2 miles (children under 8) or 3 miles (8 and over), the council usually provides free transport. Families on lower incomes can get help over shorter distances. School transport
Visit the school.
- Thursday 12 November 2026: Open morning, 9:30am to 11:30am
From the school's website, checked 7 November 2026. Dates can change and some need booking, so check with the school first (01453882474).
SATs results.
−9
9 fewer children in every 100 meet the expected level than at schools in England with similar pupils. Similar pupils means a similar share from lower-income families (13% here). About 66% would be expected.
Met the expected level, each year
Each year is a different group of pupils.
Where it ranks in Gloucestershire
Positions are among Gloucestershire state primary and junior schools with a published figure. 1st means the highest results. Typical is the school in the middle when they are lined up from highest to lowest. Jargon buster.
Key stage 2 results 2024/25 and 3-year average 2023 to 2025 (revised).
Ofsted.
Ofsted
Good
Short check, 2021
A short Ofsted check (15 June 2021) found it is still Good, but inspectors had some concerns, so a full inspection is due.
“Leaders and staff are ambitious for pupils. Their high expectations begin in the early years. Pupils are polite and kind towards each other. The positive relationships between staff and pupils ensure learning and playtimes are enjoyable for all. […]”
This report is more than four years old, so the school may have changed.
Read the full report (PDF) · Ofsted, Open Government Licence.
Inspection history (9 reports)
- 28 June 2022School inspection: Good · report
- 15 June 2021School inspection · report
- 15 March 2016Full inspection: Good · report
- 25 March 2014Monitoring visit · report
- 23 January 2014Full inspection: Requires Improvement · report
- 09 May 2012Curriculum and development visit · report
- 31 January 2011Full inspection: Good · report
- 20 November 2007Full inspection: Satisfactory · report
- 27 January 2003Full inspection · report
Grades from different years were given under different rules, so they are not directly comparable. Reports from before a school became an academy are listed under its old school on the Ofsted website.
What parents told Ofsted.
Not enough parents filled in Ofsted's Parent View survey for this school to publish results. Ofsted only publishes a school's results once 10 or more parents have answered (November 2025 to September 2026).
See this school on Ofsted Parent View, or add your own views if your child goes there.
Day to day.
Pupils
Attendance and behaviour
Teachers and money
Behaviour policies differ between schools, so compare suspensions with care. Pupils and staff: school census and workforce census, Department for Education.
Questions parents ask.
How close do you need to live to get a place at Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School?
Last year, Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School did not fill its Reception places: 5 of 15 were still free after offer day, so distance did not decide who got in. Year by year since 2021: 2021: not full: everyone who applied got in; 2022: not full: everyone who applied got in; 2023: 1.28 miles; 2024: 0.49 miles; 2025: not full: everyone who applied got in; 2026: not full: everyone who applied got in. It moves a lot from year to year, so don't rely on one year alone. Distances change every year, and children in priority groups (such as looked-after children and brothers or sisters of current pupils) can get places before distance is used.
How many families applied to Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School?
For September 2026 Reception entry, 9 families put Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School as their first choice and 37 listed it as one of their choices, for 15 places. (Gloucestershire County Council)
What are Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School's SATs results?
Over the three years 2023 to 2025, 57% of Year 6 children at Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School met the expected level in reading, writing and maths. (Department for Education, key stage 2 results)
What did Ofsted say about Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School?
A short Ofsted check (15 June 2021) found it is still Good, but inspectors had some concerns, so a full inspection is due.
How do I apply for a place at Brimscombe Church of England (VA) Primary School?
You apply to your home council, not to the school. If you live in Gloucestershire, that is Gloucestershire County Council. For September 2027 entry, apply by midnight, 15 January 2027. Offers are sent on 16 April 2027.
Contact and nearby.
Brimscombe Hill, Brimscombe, Stroud, GL5 2QR
Headteacher: Mrs Nicola Brown
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This is a guide, not an admissions decision. Figures come from the Department for Education, Ofsted and Gloucestershire County Council and were last updated 7 November 2026. Always check the school's admissions policy and the council's admissions pages before applying. How admissions work