Sheepscombe Primary School is a mainstream primary school in Stroud, Gloucestershire, for children aged 3 to 11. In January 2026, 7 of its 64 pupils (10.9%) were getting SEN support and 2 (3.1%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 3–11
- 64 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Gloucestershire.
10.9% get SEN support
7 of 64 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
3.1% have an EHC plan
2 of 64 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Council-run school
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 64 (places for 70)
- Headteacher
- Mr Robert Gardner
- Free school meals
- 3.1% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Gloucestershire
- School reference (URN)
- 115534
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Gloucestershire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, March 2019; standards maintained (December 2024)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in March 2019. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, December 2024).
Contact and getting there
Far End, Sheepscombe, Stroud, GL6 7RL
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Brookthorpe Hall School Independent · Ages 7–16 3.7 miles
- Sladewood Academy Special school · Ages 4–11 3.8 miles
- Willow Primary Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 4.7 miles
- Gastrells Community Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 5.4 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Cranham Church of England Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 19.3%, EHC plans 5.3% 1.2 miles
- The Croft Primary School Primary · Ages 5–11 · SEN support 6.8%, EHC plans 1.5% 1.9 miles
- Miserden Church of England Primary School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 21.4%, EHC plans 2.4% 2.8 miles
All mainstream schools in Gloucestershire SEND schools in Gloucestershire
Questions about Sheepscombe Primary School
How many pupils at Sheepscombe Primary School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 7 of the 64 pupils (10.9%) were getting SEN support and 2 (3.1%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Sheepscombe Primary School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Sheepscombe Primary School?
Through Gloucestershire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Sheepscombe Primary School?
You can ask for Sheepscombe Primary School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Sheepscombe Primary School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Willow Primary Academy, about 4.7 miles away.
Where is Sheepscombe Primary School?
Far End, Sheepscombe, Stroud, GL6 7RL, in Gloucestershire.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.