Hartpury Church of England Primary School, Gloucester
Hartpury Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Gloucester, part of Primary Quest Multi-Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 49th-highest of the 53 schools in Gloucester with published results, and 13,711th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.3 first-choice applications for every place. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2023)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Gloucestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Hartpury Church of England Primary School in detail
Hartpury Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." We choose Shine from the inside out as our vision because we want to demonstrate the love of Jesus in our world through our Christian values."
From the headteacher's welcome: "Hartpury C of E Primary School is set amidst the beautiful Gloucestershire countryside and, as such, outdoor learning plays a key role in children's development. Our school has a strong Christian ethos; these values form the backbone to learning and are supported by strong links to the local parish churches."
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 47% of Year 6 pupils at Hartpury Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 60% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Gloucestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 75% in reading and 92% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Hartpury Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 20 families put Hartpury Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 45 named it as one of their preferences, for 16 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 4 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Hartpury Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Hartpury Church of England Primary School are Ashleworth Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles, Good); Highnam CofE Primary Academy (2.7 miles, Good, 84% reading, 87% maths); Staunton and Corse Church of England Primary School (2.8 miles, Outstanding, 86% reading, 79% maths); and Tibberton Community Primary School and Early Years (2.9 miles, 76% reading, 76% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Hartpury Church of England Primary School.
Ashleworth Church of England Primary SchoolHighnam CofE Primary AcademyStaunton and Corse Church of England Primary SchoolTibberton Community Primary School and Early Years
The trust
Hartpury Church of England Primary School is one of 10 schools run by Primary Quest Multi-Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
12.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 27 pupils (26%) received SEN support and 6 (5.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.
Staffing
Hartpury Church of England Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Hartpury Church of England Primary School.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Danford Lane (by), 140 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Hartpury Church of England Primary School issued 2 suspensions, 1.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
12.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 75% to 47% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 92% to 60% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 75% to 60% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
24.0
Avg class size
3
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Hartpury Church of England Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Hartpury Church of England Primary School.
- Progressive Sports @ HartpuryAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
Hartpury Church of England Primary School is an academy, so it sets its own term dates: check the school's website. As a guide, see Gloucestershire's term dates for its community schools.
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Hartpury Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Hartpury Church of England Primary School is in Gloucestershire; for families living there:
Apply to Gloucestershire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 3
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Gloucestershire is 5 (the median across 338 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Hartpury Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
102 pupils
105 places
3 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Gloucester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Gloucester
Across Gloucestershire council
Places available
7,250
Applications
6,016
Got 1st preference
91.6%
Got preferred school
98.1%
All primary applications across Gloucestershire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
27
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
31.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
104
Total Pupils
61
Boys
43
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
8
Teachers
13.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£33,821
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,114
Per pupil
£712k
Total funding
£18k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.8%
Overall absence
10.8%
Persistent absence
93
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Hartpury Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Hartpury Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Hartpury Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 47% reached the expected standard in reading and 60% did so in maths.
What is Hartpury Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hartpury Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2023.
What is the catchment area for Hartpury Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Hartpury Church of England Primary School is oversubscribed, Gloucestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Hartpury Church of England Primary School?
Hartpury Church of England Primary School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Hartpury Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Hartpury Church of England Primary School average 24 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Hartpury Church of England Primary School?
Hartpury Church of England Primary School has around 104 pupils on roll. 13% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Hartpury Church of England Primary School?
4.8% of sessions were missed at Hartpury Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 10.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Hartpury Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Gloucestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Hartpury Church of England Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Hartpury Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: Progressive Sports @ Hartpury (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near Hartpury Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 3 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 2 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Gloucestershire is 5 (the median across 338 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Hartpury Church of England Primary School?
Hartpury Church of England Primary School is at Over Old Road, Hartpury, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL19 3BJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)