What did Ofsted judge Finlay Community School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Finlay Community School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Finlay Community School?

Finlay Community School has 412 pupils on roll.

What ages does Finlay Community School take?

Finlay Community School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.

Where is Finlay Community School located?

Finlay Community School is located in Gloucester, GL4 6TR, Gloucestershire.

How do I apply to Finlay Community School?

Finlay Community School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into Finlay Community School?

On offer day for 2025-26 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Finlay Community School was 0.92 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

How are Reception places decided at Finlay Community School?

When Finlay Community School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' (1) or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption (2) child arrangements order (3) or special guardianship order (4) children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (5); 2. Siblings — "Sibling refers to a brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, step brother or sister or the child of the parent/carer's partner, as well as children brought together as a family by a same sex civil partnership. In every case, the child must be living in the same family unit at the same address."; 3. Geographical proximity — Children with the strongest geographical claim, measured in a straight line from the ordnance survey address point of the child's home address (including flats) to the ordnance survey address point of the school, using the Local Authority's computerised measuring system, with those living closer to the school receiving the higher priority. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.

What is the largest ethnic background at Finlay Community School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 64.3% of pupils at Finlay Community School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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was the furthest place offered on offer day for 2025-26 (Reception). That is how far the last place reached in ONE year — not a boundary, and not a guarantee. It moves with the number of applicants, so treat it as a guide rather than a line on a map.

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How places are decided at Finlay Community School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' (1) or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption (2) child arrangements order (3) or special guardianship order (4) children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (5).
2Siblings — "Sibling refers to a brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, step brother or sister or the child of the parent/carer's partner, as well as children brought together as a family by a same sex civil partnership. In every case, the child must be living in the same family unit at the same address."
3Geographical proximity — Children with the strongest geographical claim, measured in a straight line from the ordnance survey address point of the child's home address (including flats) to the ordnance survey address point of the school, using the Local Authority's computerised measuring system, with those living closer to the school receiving the higher priority.

The PAN of 60 is stated as having been set 'for pupils to be admitted to the reception year which began in 2019'; it is unclear if this remains the current PAN for 2027-28. The document numbers the geographical criterion as both criterion 3 and then repeats '3.' for the appeals paragraph, suggesting a minor numbering error in the original.

Published by the admission authority. Meeting a criterion never guarantees a place — it sets the order places are offered in. Full detail, other entry points and previous years are on the Admissions tab.

Finlay Community School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Finlay Community School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Finlay Community School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Finlay Community School?: Finlay Community School has 412 pupils on roll.
What ages does Finlay Community School take?: Finlay Community School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Finlay Community School located?: Finlay Community School is located in Gloucester, GL4 6TR, Gloucestershire.
How do I apply to Finlay Community School?: Finlay Community School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Finlay Community School?: On offer day for 2025-26 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Finlay Community School was 0.92 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Finlay Community School?: When Finlay Community School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' (1) or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption (2) child arrangements order (3) or special guardianship order (4) children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (5); 2. Siblings — "Sibling refers to a brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, step brother or sister or the child of the parent/carer's partner, as well as children brought together as a family by a same sex civil partnership. In every case, the child must be living in the same family unit at the same address."; 3. Geographical proximity — Children with the strongest geographical claim, measured in a straight line from the ordnance survey address point of the child's home address (including flats) to the ordnance survey address point of the school, using the Local Authority's computerised measuring system, with those living closer to the school receiving the higher priority. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Finlay Community School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 64.3% of pupils at Finlay Community School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Last distance offered at Finlay Community School, year by year →

How places are decided at Finlay Community School

When there are more applications than places for 2027-28 (Reception), places are offered in this order of priority. Meeting a higher criterion beats meeting a lower one.

1Looked after and previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' (1) or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption (2) child arrangements order (3) or special guardianship order (4) children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (5).
2Siblings — "Sibling refers to a brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, step brother or sister or the child of the parent/carer's partner, as well as children brought together as a family by a same sex civil partnership. In every case, the child must be living in the same family unit at the same address."
3Geographical proximity — Children with the strongest geographical claim, measured in a straight line from the ordnance survey address point of the child's home address (including flats) to the ordnance survey address point of the school, using the Local Authority's computerised measuring system, with those living closer to the school receiving the higher priority.

Finlay Community School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Finlay Community School's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Finlay Community School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Finlay Community School?: Finlay Community School has 412 pupils on roll.
What ages does Finlay Community School take?: Finlay Community School admits pupils aged 4 to 11.
Where is Finlay Community School located?: Finlay Community School is located in Gloucester, GL4 6TR, Gloucestershire.
How do I apply to Finlay Community School?: Finlay Community School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Finlay Community School?: On offer day for 2025-26 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Finlay Community School was 0.92 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
How are Reception places decided at Finlay Community School?: When Finlay Community School has more applications than places for 2027-28, they are offered in a published order of priority: 1. Looked after and previously looked after children — A 'looked after child' (1) or a child who was previously looked after but immediately after being looked after became subject to an adoption (2) child arrangements order (3) or special guardianship order (4) children who appear (to the admission authority) to have been in state care outside of England and ceased to be in state care as a result of being adopted (5); 2. Siblings — "Sibling refers to a brother or sister, half brother or sister, adopted brother or sister, step brother or sister or the child of the parent/carer's partner, as well as children brought together as a family by a same sex civil partnership. In every case, the child must be living in the same family unit at the same address."; 3. Geographical proximity — Children with the strongest geographical claim, measured in a straight line from the ordnance survey address point of the child's home address (including flats) to the ordnance survey address point of the school, using the Local Authority's computerised measuring system, with those living closer to the school receiving the higher priority. The school offers 60 places at this entry point.
What is the largest ethnic background at Finlay Community School?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 64.3% of pupils at Finlay Community School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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