Hempsted Church of England Primary School, Gloucester
Hempsted Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Gloucester. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2023. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 19th-highest of the 53 schools in Gloucester with published results, and 5,071st of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above 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
Hempsted Church of England Primary School in detail
Results
In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Hempsted Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Gloucestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 90% in reading and 93% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Hempsted Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 44 families put Hempsted Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 76 named it as one of their preferences, for 30 places offered. That is 1.5 first choices for every place. 14 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Hempsted Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Hempsted Church of England Primary School are Linden Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 55% reading, 57% maths); St Paul's Church of England Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 67% reading, 67% maths); Calton Primary School (1.2 miles, 55% reading, 49% maths); and Grange Primary Academy (1.2 miles, Requires improvement, 59% reading, 50% maths).
Hempsted Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Linden Primary SchoolSt Paul's Church of England Primary SchoolCalton Primary SchoolGrange Primary Academy
Who goes there
11.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (69%), Mixed (11%) and Asian (5%).
In 2026, 35 pupils (16.5%) received SEN support and 17 (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 a moderate learning difficulty.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Gloucester Rail Station, about 1.7 miles away in a straight line.
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Village Stores (by), 200 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Hempsted Church of England Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 1.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Hempsted Church of England Primary School are The Crypt School (1.2 miles), Ribston Hall High School (1.2 miles) and Holmleigh Park High School (1.6 miles).
The Crypt SchoolRibston Hall High SchoolHolmleigh Park High School
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; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its March 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
23.1%
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 90% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 93% to 83% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 90% to 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.3
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
31.0
KS2
7
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Hempsted Church of England Primary School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Hempsted Church of England Primary School.
- KiKi's PlayschemeAt the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
Hempsted Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Gloucestershire. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Hempsted Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Hempsted 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)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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 Hempsted Church of England Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
213 pupils
210 places
3 pupils over capacity 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(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
35
SEN Support
17
EHC Plans
24.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
212
Total Pupils
108
Boys
104
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
12
Teachers
17.7:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£52,532
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,621
Per pupil
£1321k
Total funding
£61k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.5%
Overall absence
10.6%
Persistent absence
188
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Hempsted Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about Hempsted Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Hempsted Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Hempsted Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 80% reached the expected standard in reading and 83% did so in maths.
What is Hempsted Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hempsted Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in March 2023. At its previous graded inspection in 2008 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Hempsted Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Hempsted 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 Hempsted Church of England Primary School?
Hempsted Church of England Primary School was full in 2025, at 101% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Hempsted Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Hempsted Church of England Primary School average 30.3 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Hempsted Church of England Primary School?
Hempsted Church of England Primary School has around 212 pupils on roll. 23% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Hempsted Church of England Primary School?
4.5% of sessions were missed at Hempsted Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 10.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Hempsted Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Gloucestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Hempsted 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 Hempsted 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: KiKi's Playscheme (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Hempsted Church of England Primary School's term dates?
Hempsted Church of England Primary School is a voluntary controlled school, so its term dates are set by Gloucestershire. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Wednesday 21 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027).
How many road collisions happen near Hempsted Church of England Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Gloucestershire is 5 (the median across 338 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Hempsted Church of England Primary School?
Hempsted Church of England Primary School is at St Swithun's Road, Hempsted, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 5LH.
Sources: Gloucestershire term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)