Powell's Church of England Primary School, Cirencester
Powell's Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Cirencester. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 3rd-highest of the 12 schools in Cirencester with published results, and 2,040th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.3 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 101% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2024)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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
Powell's Church of England Primary School in detail
Powell's Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "At Powell's C of E Primary School, we are committed to developing our future citizens who, as adults, will become respectful and active members of society. Promoting an acceptance of, and engagement with, our fundamental British values provides the building blocks to our children's future."
From the headteacher's welcome: "I have great pleasure in welcoming you to Powell's Church of England VA Primary School. We are a school with a rich history and an exciting future. Through these pages, I hope that you will understand why we believe that our school is such a special place for young people to learn and develop."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include dance, choir, guitar and recorder.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at Powell's Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 87% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Gloucestershire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (87% in reading, 85% in maths).
Getting a place at Powell's Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 75 families put Powell's Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 145 named it as one of their preferences, for 59 places offered. That is 1.3 first choices for every place. 16 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Powell's Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Powell's Church of England Primary School are Cirencester Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 70% reading, 55% maths); Chesterton Primary School (0.9 miles, Requires improvement, 69% reading, 73% maths); Stratton Church of England Primary School (1 mile, Good, 84% reading, 77% maths); and Watermoor Church of England Primary School (1.1 miles, 72% reading, 52% maths).
Powell's Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Cirencester Primary SchoolChesterton Primary SchoolStratton Church of England Primary SchoolWatermoor Church of England Primary School
Who goes there
4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 9.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Kemble Rail Station, about 3.7 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Barton Court (opposite), 150 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Powell's Church of England Primary School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Powell's Church of England Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Powell's Church of England Primary School are Cirencester Deer Park School (0.9 miles) and Cirencester Kingshill School (1.2 miles).
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); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Pupils excel at this school. They thrive on the ambition that all adults have for them. There are no barriers for pupils to achieve well, regardless of their starting points. Everyone is proud to belong to this school. Pupils speak highly of their experiences across and beyond the curriculum. This is because the school consistently promotes the extensive personal development of pupils. Disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit greatly from these inclusive experiences.
Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. In Reception, children are extremely motivated and eager to join in. They sustain interest well across all curriculum areas. This is because learning promotes curiosity, exploration and creativity. They share and collaborate well. These positive attitudes to one another and their learning are visible across the school.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
At the heart of the school's success is a shared vision of high-quality education for all. Everyone is clear that they contribute to pupils' academic and personal development. All aspects of the school's work reflect the vision. The school focuses continually on developing the subject and pedagogical expertise of its staff. Consequently, staff feel highly valued.
From Reception onwards, the curriculum provides pupils with new experiences to learn from. There are no barriers to pupils' achievement, regardless of background or need. The school has identified five curriculum drivers that provide golden threads throughout learning. These link the content, enrichment and wider opportunities back to the shared vision. From the time children start school in Reception, reading is at the centre of the curriculum. Pupils read a variety of books to spark interest and extend knowledge across all subjects. They love to read and enjoy talking about the books they have read individually and as a class.
From Ofsted's July 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its July 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
4.0%
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 remained stable at around 90% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 87% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 82% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.0
Avg class size
30.0
Infant (KS1)
30.0
KS2
8
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Powell's Church of England Primary School
Newletter - 18th September 2026
21 Sep 2026
Newsletter - Friday 8th May 2026
11 May 2026
Newsletter - Friday 24th April 2026
7 May 2026
Powell’s Summer Term 2026 Clubs
21 Apr 2026
Summer Lunch Menu 2026
27 Mar 2026
Newsletter - Friday 20th March 2026
27 Mar 2026
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Social & online
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Powell's Church of England Primary School.
- Mighty Oaks260m away · Not yet graded
- The Outdoors Project Cirencester and Cheltenham520m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Powell's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided school, 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 Powell's Church of England Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Powell's 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
- 8
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 3
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 5 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
2 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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
101%
Over capacity
421 pupils
420 places
1 pupil over capacity 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: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
53
SEN Support
14
EHC Plans
15.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
421
Total Pupils
211
Boys
210
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
24
Teachers
17.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,302
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£4,975
Per pupil
£2231k
Total funding
£26k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.8%
Overall absence
4.1%
Persistent absence
363
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
Powell's Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about Powell's Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Powell's Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Powell's Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 90% reached the expected standard in reading and 87% did so in maths.
What is Powell's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Powell's Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024.
What is the catchment area for Powell's Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Powell's 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 Powell's Church of England Primary School?
Powell's Church of England Primary School was full in 2025, at 100% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Powell's Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Powell's Church of England Primary School average 30 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Powell's Church of England Primary School?
Powell's Church of England Primary School has around 421 pupils on roll. 4% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Powell's Church of England Primary School?
3.8% of sessions were missed at Powell's Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 4.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Powell's Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Gloucestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Powell's 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 Powell's Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 2 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Powell's Church of England Primary School: Mighty Oaks (260m away, registered, not yet graded) and The Outdoors Project Cirencester and Cheltenham (520m away, 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 Powell's Church of England Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 3 serious and 5 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 2 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 Powell's Church of England Primary School?
Powell's Church of England Primary School is at Gloucester Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 2DJ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)