The British School

About The British School

The British School is a foundation school in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 173 pupils on roll. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 March 2020) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 13% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Gloucestershire →

School Type

Foundation school

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 4–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

173 / 210 (82%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Last Ofsted Inspection

10 March 2020

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Wortley Road, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 7JU

Phone

01453843371

Headteacher

Jonathan Roche

Website

www.thebritishschool.co.uk/

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The British School?

The British School is a foundation school in Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.

How many pupils does The British School have?

The British School has 173 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The British School's Ofsted rating?

The British School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (10 March 2020).

How does The British School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

50% of pupils at The British School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is The British School?

The British School is located at Wortley Road, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, GL12 7JU.