Meysey Hampton Church of England Primary School

About Meysey Hampton Church of England Primary School

Meysey Hampton Church of England Primary School’s headline Key Stage 2 results stand in stark contrast to the Gloucestershire average. While the local authority average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined is 59%, this school achieved a perfect 100% in its most recent assessments. That places it first among 38 primary schools in the Cotswold district and second nationally out of 13,686 schools. The gap is a full 41 percentage points above the typical local school. This level of performance is unusual for a small village primary with 102 pupils, and it suggests a consistency in teaching that many larger schools struggle to match. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, in 2022, rated it Good across every category, including leadership, behaviour and early years provision. Its previous inspection, in 2007, had awarded Outstanding, so while the headline grade has stepped down, the academic results since then have only strengthened.

Digging into the detail of those Key Stage 2 results reveals strength across all three subjects. Every pupil reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths individually, and the proportion reaching the higher standard was well above typical levels: 78% in reading, 67% in writing and 44% in maths. Average scaled scores were also high, with reading at 114 and maths at 111. The school does not publish Progress 8 scores, so it is not possible to say how much value it adds relative to pupils’ starting points, but the raw outcomes are exceptional. In the most recent inspection, Ofsted rated the quality of education, personal development, behaviour and early years provision all as Good. The school’s leadership and management were also judged Good. For parents focused on academic attainment, the data is unequivocal: Meysey Hampton delivers results that place it among the very best primaries in the country, not just in its local authority.

The school is a Church of England primary with a strong practical offer. Facilities include a gymnasium, sports hall, dining hall, outdoor playground, chapel and a Forest School area. Sports on the timetable include football, netball, cricket, swimming and athletics, and there are clubs for science, chess, film and art. The school has identified SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and multi-sensory impairment. For the 2025/26 intake, the school was oversubscribed: it received 33 applications for 14 places, with all 14 first-preference applicants offered a spot, giving an oversubscription ratio of 2.36. That level of demand reflects its reputation. This is a small, high-performing village school that suits families who prioritise strong academic outcomes and want a setting with a clear Church of England character, active outdoor learning and a manageable class size. The nearest Outstanding-rated alternative is Fairford Church of England Primary School, 4.2 km away.

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