Hatherop Church of England Primary School
102%
Capacity
86
Pupils
2.8x
Demand
About Hatherop Church of England Primary School
Hatherop 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 86 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (102% of 84 places).
Ofsted has rated Hatherop Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Taryn Hancock, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Additionally, ranked 1133rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 6th out of 38 in Cotswold.
Hatherop Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 28 applications for 10 places, making it 2.8x oversubscribed. Of these, 9 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Hatherop Church of England Primary School include Outdoor Playground, Library, Playing Fields, Forest School, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Football, Dance, Netball, as well as clubs including Gardening, Drama, Science Club, Eco Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cotswold, Hatherop 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 | Hatherop, Hatherop Cofe Primary School, Nr Cirencester, Cotswold, GL7 3NA |
| Headteacher | Taryn Hancock |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 86 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.3% |
| School Capacity | 86 / 84 (102% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
14 Mar 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (14 Mar 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 4 Dec 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (82%)
1133rd of 13,686
Nationally
88th of 1,469
In South West
6th of 38
In Cotswold
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
82%
Expected Standard
18%
Higher Standard
'22/23
90%
'23/24
82%
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
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
28
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
9 families put this school as their 1st choice (32% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Hatherop, Hatherop Cofe Primary School, Nr Cirencester
Cotswold, GL7 3NA
Hatherop, Hatherop Cofe Primary School, Nr Cirencester
Cotswold, GL7 3NA
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