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Schools in Quedgeley and Hardwicke

A town in Gloucestershire

  • Town
  • 17 schools and nurseries
  • 3,891 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, fewer than across England. Results at 11 are close to England, and results at 16 were above England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

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A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Quedgeley and Hardwicke at a glance

Strong results at 16, weaker primary inspections

How Quedgeley and Hardwicke's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries178 primary · 1 secondary · 8 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better80%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1163%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths51%Attainment 8 48.7, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary17%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school15%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Quedgeley and Hardwicke

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Quedgeley and Hardwicke primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Quedgeley and Hardwicke

8 mainstream schools in Quedgeley and Hardwicke, best first

Field Court Junior School

Gloucester, GL2 4UF · Academy · Primary · Ages 7 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good or better

Results well above the England average.

Met the standard at 1171%

England 62%

Days missed
4.6%
Pupils
353
Pupils per teacher
23.4
View school Field Court Junior School

Hunts Grove Primary Academy

Gloucester, GL2 4EP · Academy · Primary · Ages 2 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results above the England average.

46 first choices, 47 offers made

Met the standard at 1169%

England 62%

Days missed
3.8%
Pupils
400
Pupils per teacher
24.0
View school Hunts Grove Primary Academy
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Top Secondary Schools in Quedgeley and Hardwicke

1 mainstream schools in Quedgeley and Hardwicke, best first

Severn Vale School

Gloucester, GL2 4PR · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

277 first choices, 264 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1648.7

England 46.2

Days missed
8.6%
Pupils
1,350
Pupils per teacher
16.6
View school Severn Vale School

Nurseries in Quedgeley and Hardwicke

8 in Quedgeley and Hardwicke, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 8 nurseries
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Every school in Quedgeley and Hardwicke, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Beech Green Primary School, Requires improvementMeadowside Primary School, Requires improvement in 3 areasSevern Vale School, GoodField Court Junior School, Good or betterField Court Church of England Infant Academy, GoodWaterwells Primary Academy, GoodHardwicke Parochial Primary Academy, GoodHunts Grove Primary Academy, GoodClearwater Church of England Primary Academy, Expected standard or betterLittle Monsters Childcare, GoodBarbar Nursery Ltd, GoodBeech Green Nursery, GoodHardwicke Early Years, GoodLittle Meadow Group, GoodPartou Quedgeley Day Nursery & Pre-School, GoodEnchanting Childcare (Quedgeley) LtdBusy Bees Day Nursery at Quedgeley, Good
  • Good12
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet4
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Quedgeley and Hardwicke school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Quedgeley and Hardwicke's schools break down by type, faith and more.

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Quedgeley and Hardwicke vs England

How good are Quedgeley and Hardwicke's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Quedgeley and Hardwicke

Quedgeley and HardwickeEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 5 primaries with one.

    80%

    England 96%

    Below England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    63%

    England 62%

    Close to England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    51%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    15%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    17%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 6 schools that have one.

83%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good5
  • Requires improvement1
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Quedgeley and Hardwicke in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
63% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap30%45%60%2018201920222023202420252026
51% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
15% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Quedgeley and Hardwicke has 17 schools and nurseries.

There are 11% more pupils than in 2018, but numbers have fallen since 2025.

17% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Quedgeley and Hardwicke's state schools each January.

Up 11% since 2018. More children can mean popular schools fill up faster.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Quedgeley and Hardwicke17%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Quedgeley and Hardwicke

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How many schools are in Quedgeley and Hardwicke?

Quedgeley and Hardwicke has 17 schools, including 8 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 8 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Quedgeley and Hardwicke?

The highest-ranked schools in Quedgeley and Hardwicke on Eduscope are Field Court Junior School, Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy, Hunts Grove Primary Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Quedgeley and Hardwicke are rated Good or Outstanding?

83% of inspected schools in Quedgeley and Hardwicke hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 5 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Quedgeley and Hardwicke perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Quedgeley and Hardwicke, 63% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Quedgeley and Hardwicke?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Quedgeley and Hardwicke is 20.3:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Quedgeley and Hardwicke schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Quedgeley and Hardwicke is 14.8%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Quedgeley and Hardwicke?

There are 3,891 pupils enrolled across schools in Quedgeley and Hardwicke, with 2,541 in primary and 1,350 in secondary. 18.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Quedgeley and Hardwicke?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 17 schools in Quedgeley and Hardwicke by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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