Primary Schools in Gloucester

Last Updated: 28/09/2026

With its famous docks, iconic cathedral and Roman history, Gloucester has its fair share of attributes that attract families from far and wide looking to call the city their home. 

One of the things that makes Gloucester so attractive to families is its excellent schools. The city is home to a number of highly-rated schools which offer a broad and balanced education and are committed to providing their students with the best possible start in life.

Here is a list of just some of the primary schools in Gloucester and where they are located, which could be helpful for those considering moving to the city.

Dinglewell Junior School is a co-educational, community school in Hucclecote, Gloucester. It was founded in 1956 and currently has around 350 pupils on roll. The school is rated "Good" by Ofsted and is known for its calm, happy, and hardworking atmosphere.

The school believes that a child's education success is enhanced through the partnership between home and school. With the support and cooperation of parents, the school can work together to ensure that each child achieves their academic best and is prepared with skills for life.

All of the staff at Dinglewell Junior School are driven to provide an enjoyable, nurturing, and caring environment that allows all of the children to thrive. Learning should be fun, and the school wants to create happy student memories.

St Mary's is a Roman Catholic academy for children aged 4 to 11, with around 220 pupils and the motto "Love, Learn, Serve".

Ofsted rated it "Good" in all areas after its November 2022 inspection, including early years. Inspectors highlighted a strong sense of community, a curriculum built around early reading and enrichment such as clubs, educational visits and subject masterclasses at a local secondary school.

Pupils take on responsibility as religious education chaplains and older children organise playtime games for younger ones. As a faith school it has its own admissions criteria, so check the policy before choosing a home.

Tredworth Junior School is a co-educational school located in Gloucester, England. It was founded in 1964 and currently has around 300 pupils. The school is divided into four year groups.

Tredworth Junior School believes that “Together we make the Difference”. The school aims to raise aspirations for its pupils and community by providing activities and opportunities that improve outcomes and influence life chances.

The school works with a wide range of providers to achieve this vision. The vision is to grow a greater community that will impact wider society by raising aspirations, increasing life opportunities, and enabling people to make positive life choices.

The school aims to achieve this vision by providing an environment of unconditional positive regard, actively listening and responding to the expressed needs of those in the community, recognizing that everyone has the potential to make a unique and vital contribution to society, and developing the whole person, addressing the social, spiritual, cultural, educational, and physical needs.

Elmbridge Primary School is a large primary school with 632 pupils on roll. The school is split over two sites, but it strives to have a "family feel" and a real sense of community with its children and families.

The school aims for all its pupils to be confident to embrace the next stage of their learning. They want their pupils to have inquiring minds, and be independent and resilient. They also want their pupils to value the importance of reading and be able to communicate ideas effectively. The school's curriculum will evolve to reflect the knowledge and skills needed for life in the 21st Century.

OFSTED noted that pupils at Elmbridge Primary School "treat each other with respect and interact together well" (March 2018). The school believes that its staff and pupils should know how to look after their physical and mental health and show respect, tolerance, and compassion for each other.

The school believes that by working together as a team and involving all stakeholders (parents, governors, pupils, and staff), they can ensure continuous improvement in high standards of teaching and learning.

Coney Hill Community Primary School is committed to providing an excellent education within a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child is valued and supported to thrive.

The school offers a rich, engaging, and inspiring curriculum, underpinned by its PREACH values. Every pupil has access to a broad and balanced programme of learning, with high-quality teaching and engaging experiences that encourage children to develop their knowledge, skills, confidence, and independence. This approach supports pupils in achieving positive outcomes while equipping them with the skills and attitudes they need for their future.

A strong emphasis is also placed on pastoral care. Pupils benefit from excellent support that recognises and responds to their individual needs, while also working closely with families to ensure they feel supported. The school celebrates diversity and is proud of its inclusive ethos, building positive and respectful relationships with families from all backgrounds.

Coney Hill Community Primary School is a strong and supportive community, working collaboratively with pupils, parents, governors, and the wider community. Together, they are committed to ensuring every child receives the support, opportunities, and encouragement they need to achieve their full potential and receive the very best education they deserve.

Heron Primary School say they are committed to providing a balanced, relevant, and differentiated curriculum that will enable its pupils to achieve independence and responsibility in the learning situation. The school also aims to develop a lively and inquiring mind in its pupils, encouraging them to acquire knowledge, skills, and practical abilities.

To this end, the school offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities that provide pupils with the opportunity to develop their talents, a positive self-image, and the ability to work collaboratively with their peers. The school also strives to maintain high standards of behaviour, dress, courtesy, and self-control. Heron Primary School is a caring community where every child feels appreciated and receives understanding, help, and advice. The school also seeks to develop a sense of pride and ownership.

In addition to its academic focus, Heron Primary School actively seeks to promote British Values throughout all aspects of school life. These values include democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs. The school also seeks to challenge opinions and actions which may be contrary to fundamental British Values.

At Abbeymead Primary School, there is a mutual respect that exists between adults and children, and a commitment to and enjoyment of learning. The staff are all dedicated to the well-being and further development of the pupils, whether they work in the classrooms or office, on the playground or in the kitchen.

Society today provides children with a range of challenges and opportunities that are entirely different to those that many of us encountered when we were young. Abbeymead Primary School's overriding aim is to ensure that its pupils are "Ready for Life." This means that the pupils leave the school not only with strong curriculum skills (particularly in English and Maths), but also able to organize themselves and interact effectively with others, and recognize the importance of self-awareness, compassion, and personal happiness.

In-class programs such as "Successful Learners" and "Positive Attitudes to Learning" are designed to teach pupils how to learn effectively. The ABC (Awareness, Balance, and Compassion) program guides pupils in developing an ethical and reflective approach to life, prompting a better understanding of themselves and how to manage relationships with others.

Hempsted C. of E. Primary School is located in the village of Hempsted, about 2.5 km from Gloucester city centre. The school is isolated from the main urban area by the Gloucester Canal. The village of Hempsted has grown dramatically in the last 20 years, but the location of the school on the edge of the countryside means that the school still retains a "rural" feel.

Hempsted Primary has a welcoming, family atmosphere, and yet it aims to give its children the facilities and opportunities that are normally only on offer at a larger school. The school's active parents' association and close links with St. Swithuns Church keep the school at the heart of the community.

The school teaches core Christian values through collective worship, the curriculum, and the school environment. In collective worship, staff, pupils, and governors collaborate to choose values to focus on, such as compassion, respect, truthfulness, thankfulness, friendship, and perseverance. These values are explored through a variety of bible stories, quotations, poetry, song, art, and drama. The school also displays the current value in the entrance hall and communicates it through the school newsletter and the parish magazine.

On Fridays, the school holds a "values celebration" collective worship. The classes sit in their "house families," which means that the ages of the children are mixed and that siblings can sit together. Children are encouraged to ask questions about the current value, and the teachers talk through these questions in an open, honest, and relaxed manner. Each teacher also awards a "values postcard" to a child in their class who has lived out one of the school values during that week.

Field Court Infant School is a friendly school located in Quedgeley, Gloucester. The school has a long and proud history, and it is committed to providing a high-quality education in a caring and supportive environment.

Field Court C of E Infant Academy is a school that cares for, educates, and celebrates each child as an individual. The school builds upon the strengths and talents of each child and provides extra support where necessary so that they can experience life in all its fullness. The school encourages close links with parents and members of the wider community, believing that a partnership between parents, school, and church is the best way to ensure that each child achieves their full potential.

The school's vision is to "Love Life. Embrace Learning. Believe Together." This vision is linked closely to John 10:10, which states "I came that they may have life, and have it to the full." The school's core values are friendship, courage, respect, truthfulness, forgiveness, and trust. These values drive all that the school does, and visitors to the school will see evidence of them impacting the school's culture.

The information provided is correct at the time of the last update and is not a list of every primary school in the area.

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