Watermoor Church of England Primary School
Cirencester, GL7 1SY · Gloucestershire · primary school
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183rd 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 the 4,103 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8/10 among them, against 2.7/10 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) 2024/25 | 45.0 · 13 | 62% | 0.78 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Watermoor Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 45.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.8 out of 10 among them, against 2.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 183 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 core subjects? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs?
What Ofsted said about Watermoor Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this school, valuing leadership opportunities and living out the vision of ‘flourishing’. The report states that the school and trust have made ‘significant improvements in all areas’, with a completely redesigned curriculum that is ‘ambitious’ and clearly structured. Leaders have raised expectations for academic achievement and conduct, resulting in calm behaviour and effective support for pupils with special educational needs.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘clear and systematic’, helping teachers present information effectively and fill previous learning gaps.
- Reading instruction is strong, with a ‘structured phonics programme’ and frequent checks ensuring pupils keep up and become fluent readers.
- Behaviour is ‘calm’ with high expectations; bullying occurs ‘very rarely’ and staff respond promptly to concerns.
- Staff feel ‘valued’ by the school, which cares about their well-being and workload, supported by close trust oversight.
- Pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain, learning about ‘tolerance’, ‘compassion’ and ‘respect’ through values and assemblies.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not use assessment ‘effectively enough’ to check understanding, leading to knowledge gaps that prevent secure learning. The school must ensure consistent assessment across all 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 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 18% |
| 2024/25 | 45% |
| 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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