Gusford Community Primary School

About Gusford Community Primary School

Gusford Primary School is in the heart of Belstead and Chantry. It serves and contributes to a very happy community. We are a school 'on the up' and we are extremely proud to share with you the wonderful learning and opportunities on offer at Gusford Primary School.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mr. Stephen Tapley

Rating Breakdown

Based on verified reviews

Safety & Security 4.5

Teaching Quality 4.5

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 131 responses • 24.7% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

96.9% positive 3.1% negative

My child feels safe at this school

96.9% positive 3.1% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

96.2% positive 3.1% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

93.1% positive 3.1% negative

My child does well at this school

96.2% positive 3.8% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 131 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

24.1

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

48.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily J

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Amazing School!"

We have been so impressed with Gusford Primary School. The staff are caring and supportive, and the facilities are excellent. Our child loves attending the Learning Together workshops where they get to work with their parents and learn new skills. We feel so lucky to have found such a wonderful school!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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David T

Parent Jun 15, 2022

4.0

"Great School with Great Values"

We're really pleased with Gusford Primary School. The teachers are dedicated and the school promotes such positive values like kindness, honesty, and respect. Our child loves the Star of the Week assemblies and is doing well at school. The only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars is that the communication could be better - we sometimes struggle to get responses to our emails.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Liam M

Parent Mar 1, 2021

5.0

"Wonderful School Experience"

We had a fantastic experience at Gusford Primary School. My child thrived in the supportive environment and made great friends. The school's commitment to creative, physical, emotional, and social development is evident in all aspects of their teaching. The parent/teacher consultations were really helpful and we felt well-informed about our child's progress. We're so grateful to have had such a positive experience at Gusford!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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