Kempsford Church of England Primary School
67%
Capacity
70
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Kempsford Church of England Primary School
Kempsford 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 70 pupils on roll, operating at 67% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Kempsford Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Seward, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 33% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13058th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 36th out of 38 in Cotswold.
Kempsford Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 16 applications for 10 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Kempsford Church of England Primary School include Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Rounders, Cross Country, Gymnastics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Book Club, Drama, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 12.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cotswold, Kempsford 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 | High Street, Fairford, Cotswold, GL7 4EY |
| Headteacher | Helen Seward |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 70 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 12.9% |
| School Capacity | 70 / 105 (67% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Source: Ofsted, 8 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (33%)
13058th of 13,686
Nationally
1375th of 1,469
In South West
36th of 38
In Cotswold
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
33%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
30%
'23/24
33%
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
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
16
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (63% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
High Street, Fairford
Cotswold, GL7 4EY
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