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Sapperton Church of England Primary School

Cotswold, GL7 6LQPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2024
KS2 Results
64%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
4 1st-choice / 5 places
Ranking
#6,270
of 13,686 nationally

About Sapperton Church of England Primary School

Sapperton Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in the Cotswold district of Gloucestershire, currently teaching 48 pupils against a capacity of 84. That means the school is running at just over half its potential size, which is striking given the level of local demand. For the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 18 applications for just 5 places, making it officially oversubscribed with a ratio of 3.6 applicants per place. Four of those applications were first-preference choices, and four first-preference offers were made. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 25%, which is notably higher than the national primary average of around 23% and suggests the school serves a relatively diverse socioeconomic mix for a rural Church of England school. The headteacher is Helen Cooper, serving as Interim Executive Headteacher, and the school has a Church of England religious character.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSapperton, Cirencester, Cotswold, GL7 6LQ
HeadteacherHelen Cooper (Interim Executive Headteacher)
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Number of Pupils48
Free School Meals (FSM)25.0%
School Capacity48 / 84 (57% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

10 Jul 2024
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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, 15 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Art StudiosLibraryICT SuiteSensory RoomMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

GymnasticsTennisCross CountryNetballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingChoir

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

09:00 – 15:25

Source: sappertonschool.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Sapperton 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.