Sapperton Church of England Primary School
Cirencester, GL7 6LQ · Gloucestershire · primary school
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93rd 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.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.3/10 against 2,539 of them, against 5.4/10 nationally. 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) 2023/24 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sapperton Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. For the higher standard, 9.0% achieved this, against a national median of 6%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Drumba, archery, dodgeball, tag archery, sports day, first aid training, and the Colour Run, alongside an elder class residential trip.
Getting in
The published school roll is 51 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. 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 school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the elder class residential trip?
What Ofsted said about Sapperton Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Sapperton Church of England Primary School are described as ‘kind and respectful’ with ‘positive attitudes towards their work’. The report highlights a ‘vibrant community’ where staff, pupils, and families work together, supported by new leadership that has made ‘substantial changes to the curriculum’. While the school is rated ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, inspectors identified specific areas regarding curriculum sequencing and assessment that require further development to ensure consistent high standards.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘kind and respectful to each other’ and show ‘positive attitudes towards their work’.
- The curriculum in most subjects is ‘ambitious’, with clear sequencing that helps pupils ‘remember it well over time’.
- Reading is ‘valued at this school’, with effective phonics strategies and carefully chosen books to improve ‘accuracy and fluency’.
- Effective support is provided for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities to learn ‘alongside their peers’.
- Leaders have taken ‘swift action to make improvements’ while being ‘mindful of staff’s workload and well-being’.
Areas to improve
- Some subject areas have not reviewed curriculum content and sequencing, meaning pupils’ ‘recall of learning is not secure’ in these subjects.
- Classroom assessment does not yet help adults ‘accurately identify pupils’ starting points or gaps in their knowledge and understanding’, limiting targeted support.
- Support for pupils not making expected progress in reading and spelling is ‘in its infancy’, so the ‘full impact is not yet being seen’.
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 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,190 state schools in England we hold a 2023/24 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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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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