St James and Ebrington Church of England Primary School
82%
Capacity
173
Pupils
5.3x
Demand
About St James and Ebrington Church of England Primary School
St James and Ebrington Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Cotswold community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 173 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated St James and Ebrington Church of England Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Tana Wood, it falls under Gloucestershire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — close to the national average. Additionally, ranked 8704th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 21st out of 38 in Cotswold.
St James and Ebrington Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 32 applications for 6 places, making it 5.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 6 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 James and Ebrington Church of England Primary School include Gymnasium, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Library, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Rounders, Football, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Gardening, Chess, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 15.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Cotswold, St James and Ebrington 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 | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Pear Tree Close, Chipping Campden, Cotswold, GL55 6DB |
| Headteacher | Tana Wood |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Number of Pupils | 173 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 15.6% |
| School Capacity | 173 / 210 (82% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Jul 2019Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 16 Sept 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (57%)
8704th of 13,686
Nationally
837th of 1,469
In South West
21st of 38
In Cotswold
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
57%
Expected Standard
3%
Higher Standard
'22/23
63%
'23/24
57%
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
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed6
32
Extremely High Demand
Very competitive - significantly more applications than places
6 families put this school as their 1st choice (19% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About St James and Ebrington Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Pear Tree Close, Chipping Campden
Cotswold, GL55 6DB
Pear Tree Close, Chipping Campden
Cotswold, GL55 6DB
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