Widden Primary School
URN: 115481 • Gloucester GL1 4AW
Overview
- Name
- Widden Primary School
- URN
- 115481
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 48.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Dave Hill (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Sinope Street, Gloucester GL1 4AW
Summary
Widden Primary School is a mixed community primary school located in Gloucester, serving 363 pupils aged 2 to 11. The school aims to create a nurturing environment where every child can make progress academically, socially, and emotionally. Widden celebrates achievements both inside and outside the classroom, fostering a sense of community and encouraging students to become confident, compassionate learners.
The curriculum at Widden is designed to be broad and balanced, incorporating rich experiences that ignite children's interest in learning. A key focus is on the Design and Technology (DT) curriculum, which encourages creativity and critical thinking through hands-on projects. Students engage in activities that develop their technical skills and understanding of real-world applications, while also considering the ethical implications of design.
Widden Primary School values inclusivity and diversity, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to thrive. With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (41.6%), the school is committed to supporting its community and empowering every child to succeed. Parents are encouraged to get involved and stay informed through regular communications and updates.
The curriculum at Widden is designed to be broad and balanced, incorporating rich experiences that ignite children's interest in learning. A key focus is on the Design and Technology (DT) curriculum, which encourages creativity and critical thinking through hands-on projects. Students engage in activities that develop their technical skills and understanding of real-world applications, while also considering the ethical implications of design.
Widden Primary School values inclusivity and diversity, ensuring that all children have the opportunity to thrive. With a significant percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals (41.6%), the school is committed to supporting its community and empowering every child to succeed. Parents are encouraged to get involved and stay informed through regular communications and updates.
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Key details
- LA
- Gloucestershire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 450
- Pupils
- 363
- Boys
- 157
- Girls
- 206
- FSM %
- 41.60
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2023-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Gloucestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 363 | 157 | 206 | 450 | 41.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 363 | 157 | 206 | 450 | 41.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 344 | 156 | 188 | 450 | 39.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 344 | 156 | 188 | 450 | 39.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 361 | 171 | 190 | 450 | 37.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 408 | 201 | 207 | 450 | 27.70 |
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