Sapperton Church of England Primary School, Cirencester
Sapperton Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Cirencester. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2024. Its 2024 Key Stage 2 results were the 8th-highest of the 14 schools in Cirencester with published results, and 8,381st of 13,912 across England. It was 60% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- 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
Sapperton Church of England Primary School in detail
Sapperton Church of England Primary School in its own words
Coming up: an open day on Thursday 5 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.
All school open days in Gloucestershire
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2024, 82% of Year 6 pupils at Sapperton Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 64% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 76% and 72% in Gloucestershire and 76% and 74% across England.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Sapperton Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 8 families put Sapperton Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 31 named it as one of their preferences, for 12 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Sapperton Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Sapperton Church of England Primary School are Oakridge Parochial School (2.1 miles, Good); Chalford Hill Primary School (3 miles, Requires improvement, 86% reading, 68% maths); Bisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary School (3.1 miles, Good, 64% reading, 36% maths); and Rodmarton Primary School (3.2 miles, Good, 90% reading, 80% maths).
Oakridge Parochial SchoolChalford Hill Primary SchoolBisley Blue Coat Church of England Primary SchoolRodmarton Primary School
Who goes there
5.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (77%) and Mixed (10%).
In 2026, 6 pupils (11.8%) received SEN support and 7 (13.7%) 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 autism.
Staffing
Sapperton Church of England Primary School had 5 teachers in 2026, one for every 10 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 Sapperton Church of England Primary School.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sapperton School (outside), 10 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Sapperton Church of England Primary School issued 1 suspension, 2.1 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 · 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 at Sapperton Church of England Primary School are reminded to be the 'best version of you' in all areas of school life. As a result, pupils are kind and respectful to each other. They show positive attitudes towards their work and attend school well. Pupils are celebrated for following the school values and for their work. Being entered into the 'Gold Book' of rewards during assembly is a highlight of the week.
Pupils play their part in improving the school. The school council gives pupils a voice to share their views and ideas. Older pupils act as positive role models, for example leading fundraising events at the summer fete or reading to younger pupils. Children enjoy representing the school in sporting competitions, such as athletics and team games. They understand the importance of staying physically and mentally healthy.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
Leaders have recently made substantial changes to the curriculum. The curriculum in most subjects now sets out exactly what pupils should learn and when. In these subjects, leaders have been ambitious. They have considered how and when pupils revisit key learning so that they can remember it well over time. For example, in art, pupils talk enthusiastically about the work of different artists and how it has inspired their own art. Currently, not all subjects have set out the most important knowledge that pupils will learn. In these subjects, pupils do not have the same confidence when talking about what they know and remember.
Assessments are used to formally check pupils' knowledge and understanding. However, between these assessments, there is insufficient checking of what pupils understand or remember. This means that sometimes activities and explanations are not adapted to address gaps or misconceptions. Equally, some pupils do not move on to learn more complex ideas as quickly as they might.
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 Good at its July 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
27.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2023/24KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2023/24 academic year
Class Sizes
13.0
Avg class size
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Sapperton Church of England Primary School
Humanist Visitor 25 September 2026 By Mrs Lisa Trinder
25 Sep 2026
Mid Autumn Festival 25 September 2026 By Mrs Lisa Trinder Maple
25 Sep 2026
Make a Change Week 17 July 2026 By Mrs Meg Crampton Elder Maple Rowan Saplings
17 Jul 2026
Term 6 Newsletter 2026
From Sapperton Church of England Primary School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Term dates
Sapperton 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
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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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
60%
Available places
50 pupils
84 places
34 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(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
25.5%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
51
Total Pupils
36
Boys
15
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
5
Teachers
10.2:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£46,390
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£8,733
Per pupil
£498k
Total funding
£21k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.6%
Overall absence
5.8%
Persistent absence
52
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Sapperton Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Sapperton Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Sapperton Church of England Primary School who took the 2024 Key Stage 2 assessments, 82% reached the expected standard in reading and 64% did so in maths.
What is Sapperton Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sapperton Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024.
What is the catchment area for Sapperton Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Sapperton 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 Sapperton Church of England Primary School?
Sapperton Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 60% of its 84 places.
How big are the classes at Sapperton Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Sapperton Church of England Primary School average 13 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Sapperton Church of England Primary School?
Sapperton Church of England Primary School has around 51 pupils on roll. 28% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Sapperton Church of England Primary School?
3.6% of sessions were missed at Sapperton Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 5.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Sapperton Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Gloucestershire's coordinated admissions process, naming Sapperton 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.
How many road collisions happen near Sapperton 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 Sapperton Church of England Primary School?
Sapperton Church of England Primary School is at Sapperton, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 6LQ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)