Linden Primary School is a primary school in Gloucester, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.

Linden Primary School currently has around 418 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.3% boys and 46.7% girls. Around 25.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.9%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (57.9%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Linden Road, Gloucester, GL1 5HU
Website: www.lindenprimary.co.uk/
Telephone: 01452527020
School Type: Community school
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Gloucestershire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Lucy Collins
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 115483

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 19/09/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 420
Number of Pupils: 418
Number of Boys: 223
Number of Girls: 195

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 10.9% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British57.90%242
White and Black Caribbean8.60%36
Other White6.70%28
African6.20%26
Indian4.10%17
Other Mixed3.60%15
Caribbean3.30%14
White and Asian1.40%6
Pakistani1.40%6
Other Asian1.40%6
Bangladeshi1.20%5
Gypsy/Roma1.00%4
Chinese1.00%4
White and Black African0.70%3
Other (any other ethnic group)0.50%2
Unclassified0.50%2
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.20%1
Other Black0.20%1
Irish0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (0.6)
Writing: Average (0.6)
Maths: Average (-0.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
48%
Town average
57%
Local authority average
53%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
5%
Town average
8%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
103.0
Town average
104.8
Local authority average
104.0
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
101.0
Town average
103.7
Local authority average
103.1
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Linden Primary School
Linden Road , GL1 5HU
3out of 4 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Calton Primary School
Calton Road , GL1 5ET
2out of 4 552 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Calton Primary School
Calton Road , GL1 5ET
- not rated 552 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Calton Junior School
Calton Road , GL1 5ET
- not rated 571 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
St Paul's Church of England Primary School
New Street , GL1 5BD
3out of 4 812 yd Voluntary controlled school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Linden Secondary School
Linden Road , GL1 5HU
- not rated 0 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Ribston Hall High School
Stroud Road , GL1 5LE
- not rated 650 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Girls More About School
Ribston Hall High School
Stroud Road , GL1 5LE
3out of 4 650 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Girls More About School
The Crypt School
Podsmead Road , GL2 5AE
4out of 4 1,306 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Crypt School
Podsmead , GL2 5AE
- not rated 1,306 yd Foundation school Not Applicable Boys More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Gloucestershire College
Llanthony Road , GL2 5JQ
- not rated 1,483 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Al Ashraf Primary School
Al Ashraf Cultural Centre , Stratton Road GL1 4HB
- not rated 1,432 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Al-Ashraf Secondary School for Girls
Sinope Street , GL1 4AW
- not rated 1,705 yd Other independent school No Girls More About School
Gloucestershire Reintegration Service
Shire Hall , Westgate Street GL1 2TP
- not rated 1,963 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The Altus School
Russet House , 35 Russet Close GL4 0RQ
3out of 4 2,144 yd Pupil referral unit Not Applicable Mixed More About School
The King's School, Gloucester
Pitt Street , GL1 2BG
- not rated 2,175 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.