Down Ampney Church of England Primary School
104%
Capacity
58
Pupils
2.5x
Demand
About Down Ampney Church of England Primary School
Down Ampney Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cotswold community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 58 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (104% of 56 places).
Ofsted has rated Down Ampney Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Rebecca Gray, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.
Down Ampney Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 20 applications for 8 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Down Ampney Church of England Primary School include Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Swimming, Gymnastics, Tennis, as well as clubs including Book Club, Science Club, Eco Club, Art Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.2%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cotswold, Down Ampney 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 | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Down Ampney, Cirencester, Cotswold, GL7 5QR |
| Headteacher | Rebecca Gray |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 58 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.2% |
| School Capacity | 58 / 56 (104% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
17 Oct 2018Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 18 Nov 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed8
20
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (50% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Down Ampney, Cirencester
Cotswold, GL7 5QR
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