North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy, Cirencester
North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Cirencester, part of The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 9th-highest of the 12 schools in Cirencester with published results, and 12,330th of 14,452 across England. It was 71% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Gloucestershire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy in detail
North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy in its own words
In its own words: "Involving children in their own learning development, along with support from their peers and the careful guidance of enthusiastic, dedicated teachers, is, I believe, the cornerstone of a good education. At North Cerney we pride ourselves in our knowledge and understanding of every pupil; their likes and dislikes, their fears and their hopes, their weaknesses and strengths."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 63% of Year 6 pupils at North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 63% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Gloucestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 83% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 3 families put North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy as their first choice and 12 named it as one of their preferences, for 3 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy are Stratton Church of England Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 84% reading, 77% maths); St Andrew's Church of England Primary School (3 miles); Powell's Church of England Primary School (3.5 miles, Outstanding, 90% reading, 87% maths); and Watermoor Church of England Primary School (4 miles, 72% reading, 52% maths).
North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Stratton Church of England Primary SchoolSt Andrew's Church of England Primary SchoolPowell's Church of England Primary SchoolWatermoor Church of England Primary School
The trust
North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy is one of 25 schools run by The Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust, an academy trust.
Who goes there
7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 13 pupils (30.2%) received SEN support and 1 (2.3%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy.
7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is North Cerney School (outside), 20 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
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 · 5 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its April 2022 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
7.0%
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 83% to 63% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 83% to 63% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 83% to 75% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
14.3
Avg class size
11.5
KS2
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
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Term dates
North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy 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 North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy 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 North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
71%
Available places
50 pupils
70 places
20 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Cirencester
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Cirencester
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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
13
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
32.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
43
Total Pupils
20
Boys
23
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
3
Teachers
14.3:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£43,754
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£8,450
Per pupil
£460k
Total funding
£5k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.4%
Overall absence
11.6%
Persistent absence
43
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy
What are SATs results like at North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy?
Of the pupils at North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 63% reached the expected standard in reading and 63% did so in maths.
What is North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2022.
What is the catchment area for North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy?
No fixed boundary. When North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy is oversubscribed, Gloucestershire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy?
North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy was not full in 2025: it ran at 71% of its 70 places.
How big are the classes at North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy?
Classes at North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy average 14.3 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy?
North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy has around 43 pupils on roll. 7% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy?
7.4% of sessions were missed at North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy in 2024/25. 11.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy?
Apply through Gloucestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy 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.
How many road collisions happen near North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy?
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 North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy?
North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy is at North Cerney, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 7BZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)