Churcham Primary School
About Churcham Primary School
Churcham Primary School sits within Gloucestershire’s Forest of Dean area, a small village primary with just 46 pupils on its roll against a capacity of 56. In the local authority’s primary school rankings, it places 37th out of 39 schools, placing it in the bottom tier for combined Key Stage 2 outcomes. The top-performing peers in the same local authority include Meysey Hampton Church of England Primary School, Temple Guiting Church of England School, and Thrupp School, all of which achieved the highest possible ranking scores. Churcham’s ranking reflects a school that serves a very small, rural cohort, and its position in the local landscape is one of a community-focused setting rather than an academic powerhouse. The school is led by headteacher Mark Davies and has no religious character, nursery provision, or sixth form. It is a state-funded, mixed-gender primary for children aged 4 to 11.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
30 Jan 2024Source: Ofsted, 6 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:15
Source: churchamprimaryschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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