Deerhurst and Apperley Church of England Primary School
94%
Capacity
79
Pupils
3.0x
Demand
About Deerhurst and Apperley Church of England Primary School
Deerhurst and Apperley Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Tewkesbury community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 79 pupils on roll and is well-filled (94% of 84 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
the school is led by headteacher Eve Perry, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 90% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 313th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 1st out of 24 in Tewkesbury.
Deerhurst and Apperley Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 18 applications for 6 places, making it 3.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 6 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 4 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Hearing Impairment and 1 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Deerhurst and Apperley Church of England Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Library, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Dance, Rounders, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Art Club, Science Club, Film Club, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Tewkesbury, Deerhurst and Apperley Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 5 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Apperley, Gloucester, Tewkesbury, GL19 4DQ |
| Headteacher | Eve Perry |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 79 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.9% |
| School Capacity | 79 / 84 (94% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
18 Jul 2023Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Latest inspection (18 Jul 2023): School remains Outstanding
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 26 Feb 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (90%)
313th of 13,686
Nationally
26th of 1,469
In South West
1st of 24
In Tewkesbury
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
90%
Expected Standard
20%
Higher Standard
'22/23
88%
'23/24
90%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed6
18
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
6 families put this school as their 1st choice (33% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Apperley, Gloucester
Tewkesbury, GL19 4DQ
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