St David's Church of England Primary School
79%
Capacity
248
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About St David's Church of England Primary School
St David's 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 248 pupils on roll, operating at 79% capacity.
Ofsted has rated St David's Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Kerry Pope, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 9140th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 23rd out of 38 in Cotswold.
St David's Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 45 applications for 34 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 34 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at St David's Church of England Primary School include Forest School, Playing Fields, Dining Hall, Music Rooms, Art Studios, ICT Suite, Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Swimming, Tennis, Cross Country, Rounders, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Chess, Choir, Book Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 21.0%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cotswold, St David's 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 | East Street, Moreton-in-Marsh, Cotswold, GL56 0LQ |
| Headteacher | Kerry Pope |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 248 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 21.0% |
| School Capacity | 248 / 315 (79% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Mar 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 5 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (56%)
9140th of 13,686
Nationally
884th of 1,469
In South West
23rd of 38
In Cotswold
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
56%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
54%
'23/24
56%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed34
45
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
34 families put this school as their 1st choice (76% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St David's Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
East Street, Moreton-in-Marsh
Cotswold, GL56 0LQ
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