Sapperton Church of England Primary School
57%
Capacity
48
Pupils
3.6x
Demand
About Sapperton Church of England Primary School
Sapperton 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 48 pupils on roll, operating at 57% capacity. Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Sapperton Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Helen Cooper (Interim Executive Headteacher), it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 64% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 6270th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 16th out of 38 in Cotswold.
Sapperton Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 18 applications for 5 places, making it 3.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 4 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Sapperton Church of England Primary School include Art Studios, Library, ICT Suite, Sensory Room, Music Rooms, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Tennis, Cross Country, Netball and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 25.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cotswold, Sapperton 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 | Sapperton, Cirencester, Cotswold, GL7 6LQ |
| Headteacher | Helen Cooper (Interim Executive Headteacher) |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 48 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 25.0% |
| School Capacity | 48 / 84 (57% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 Jul 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 15 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (64%)
6270th of 13,686
Nationally
581st of 1,469
In South West
16th of 38
In Cotswold
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
64%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
50%
'23/24
64%
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
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed5
18
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
4 families put this school as their 1st choice (22% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Sapperton, Cirencester
Cotswold, GL7 6LQ
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