Linden Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Linden Road Gloucester Gloucester Gloucestershire GL1 5HU |
| Phone | 01452527020 |
| Reference Number | 115483 |
Linden Primary School is performing well overall, maintaining a good level of effectiveness in all areas evaluated during the inspection. The school creates a welcoming and supportive environment where most pupils achieve well. It has high expectations for behaviour and academic performance, leading to a respectful culture where students feel safe and valued. Recent improvements include the introduction of a phonics scheme to enhance early reading, although some staff require further training to fully support pupils in this area. The dedication of the leadership team and staff contributes positively to the school's ethos of nurturing and inclusive education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 418 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.35%
Girls: 46.65% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38 | 22 | 60 |
| 2 | 25 | 36 | 61 |
| 3 | 33 | 26 | 59 |
| 4 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
| 5 | 31 | 29 | 60 |
| 6 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 57.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 8.6% |
| White, Other | 6.7% |
| African | 6.2% |
| Indian | 4.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.6% |
| Caribbean | 3.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| Chinese | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2023 | School inspection: |
| 24 Apr 2018 | Short inspection |
| 17 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 03 Mar 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Jun 2005 | Inspection |
| 06 Dec 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Welcoming and caring environment for all pupils.
- High expectations and ambitions for student achievement.
- Strong focus on positive behaviour, leading to a respectful culture.
- Effective early years provision that prepares children well for Year 1.
- Good support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Strong engagement with parents and community.
- Variety of extracurricular activities that develop pupils' talents.
Areas for Improvement
- Some staff do not quickly identify when pupils fall behind in phonics.
- Assessment information is not consistently used to check pupil understanding.
- Not all pupils read widely, affecting their ability to discuss books.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 43% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 102 | ||
| Maths | 102 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.6 | ||
| Writing | 0.6 | ||
| Maths | -0.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 31 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 20 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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