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Hempsted Church of England Primary School

Gloucester, GL2 5LHPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2023
KS2 Results
83%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.4×
Oversubscribed
43 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#994 of 13,686 nationally

About Hempsted Church of England Primary School

Hempsted Church of England Primary School is a state primary for mixed pupils aged 4 to 11, and it is currently full to the brim. With 211 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210, the school is operating at maximum occupancy. This level of demand is reflected in its admission data for the 2025/26 intake: the school received 76 total applications for 30 places, with 43 of those coming as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.53. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 19.9%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools, suggesting the school serves a relatively diverse socioeconomic intake within Gloucester. As a Church of England school, it has a religious character, though the data does not specify any faith-based admission criteria. Headteacher Jonathan Davis leads a school that clearly commands strong local confidence, given the significant gap between applications and available places.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSt Swithun's Road, St Swithuns Road, Gloucester, Gloucester, GL2 5LH
HeadteacherJonathan Davis
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils211
Free School Meals (FSM)19.9%
School Capacity211 / 210 (100% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Mar 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, 25 May 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

5
Music RoomsSensory RoomGymnasiumDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

Cross CountryAthleticsTennisRoundersGymnasticsNetballFootball

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirChessEco ClubFilm ClubBook Club

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

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Hempsted 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.