Cirencester Kingshill School, Cirencester
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school has made impressive improvements with a strong focus on ambitious learning and pupil well-being. Pupils are supported through a calm environment, excellent reading provision, and strong pastoral care that has significantly reduced absences. The school prepares pupils well for adult life through practical lessons on relationships, healthy lifestyles, and careers guidance.
Key Strengths
- Revised curriculum is broader and more ambitious, with increasing numbers of pupils completing English Baccalaureate subjects
- Strong focus on reading with a curated collection and well-trained staff providing targeted interventions for pupils needing support
- Effective identification and support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities
- Significant improvements in pupil attendance through close tracking and targeted pastoral support
- Pupils value the calm learning environment and appreciate the school's rewards system
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching strategies from the 'Active Minds' approach are not being used consistently and effectively across all lessons
- Curriculum adaptations for pupils with SEND are not always implemented as effectively as they could be
- Recent changes to school provision need further embedding to have full positive impact on pupils
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Drama productions, sports leadership roles, student council, enrichment workshops from local police and other agencies
Cirencester Kingshill School has shown rapid improvement since its last inspection, driven by the school ethos of 'shaping greater futures'. The school is ambitious for pupils to achieve highly, with rising examination outcomes and improvements across many areas.
At a Glance
19.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
161 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
23.1
Avg class size
35
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
82%
Available places
806 pupils
980 capacity
174 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Cirencester
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Cirencester
Admissions Demand - Gloucestershire
Places available
7,972
Applications
6,678
Got 1st preference
84.6%
Got preferred school
96.6%
Secondary admissions across Gloucestershire (2025/26)
Inspection History(4)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
8.15784%
Overall absence
21.0399%
Persistent absence
827
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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