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Hartpury Church of England Primary School

Forest of Dean, GL19 3BJPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2023
KS2 Results
75%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
10 1st-choice / 10 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2830 of 13,686 nationally

About Hartpury Church of England Primary School

Hartpury Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, that sits comfortably among the top-performing schools in its local authority. According to the most recent data, it ranks 5th out of 39 primary schools in the Forest of Dean area, placing it in the top 25% nationally for the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Its closest peers at the top of the local leaderboard include Meysey Hampton Church of England Primary School, Temple Guiting Church of England School and Thrupp School, all of which share similar Church of England foundations and strong academic reputations. With just 106 pupils on roll, the school is slightly over its official capacity of 105, reflecting its popularity among local families. Headteacher Sarah Hopson leads a school that is both academically solid and deeply embedded in its rural community, offering a distinctly local alternative to larger town primaries.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressOver Old Road, Gloucester, Forest of Dean, GL19 3BJ
HeadteacherSarah Hopson
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils106
Free School Meals (FSM)11.3%
School Capacity106 / 105 (101% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

23 May 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 3 Jul 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
LibrarySensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosPlaying FieldsDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

Cross CountryGymnasticsNetballTennisAthleticsRoundersDance

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubArt ClubChoirFilm ClubCodingDrama

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Hartpury Church of England Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.