Ampney Crucis Church of England Primary School
Cirencester, GL7 5SD · Gloucestershire · primary school
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14th of 218 primary schools in Gloucestershire we can score, 241 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.0/10 against 4,296 of them, against 7.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 73.0 · 73 | 62% | 4.51 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 38% | 3.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ampney Crucis Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 18.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join Forest School, Photography, Cross Country, and Dance clubs. Sports include dodgeball, netball, cricket, and tennis. Arts activities feature Young Voices and Art Week, while trips visit the Pantomime and Gloucester Cathedral.
Getting in
The published school roll is 93 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the Forest School curriculum integrate with the main timetable? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths?
What Ofsted said about Ampney Crucis Church of England Primary School
Overview
The report describes Ampney Crucis Church of England Primary School as a “friendly, harmonious community” where pupils are “welcome, valued and cared for.” Inspectors found that the school’s values of “respect, courage and compassion” permeate school life, resulting in high attendance and pupils who are “very well equipped to move on to secondary school.” The inspection awarded ‘Good’ for the quality of education and leadership, with ‘Outstanding’ for behaviour and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “exceptionally well” behaviour, showing “sophisticated degree of tolerance and respect” and actively supporting one another.
- A “well-delivered reading programme” ensures pupils learn to read “confidently and fluently by the end of Year 2,” with reading remaining a central priority.
- Leaders swiftly adapt the curriculum to meet needs; for instance, changes to mathematics teaching have made pupils’ understanding “more secure.”
- The school provides effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, ensuring they can “learn the same curriculum as other pupils.”
- Every Year 6 pupil holds a leadership role, systematically building skills that prepare them for their “next steps in life.”
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure pupils develop “secure transcriptional skills” (handwriting, spelling, and punctuation) in Years 1 and 2, as some currently lack these basics, which “gets in the way of learning in some subjects.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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