Temple Guiting Church of England School

About Temple Guiting Church of England School

Temple Guiting Church of England School is a small primary in the Cotswolds, currently home to 100 pupils against a capacity of 105, so it’s running very close to full. Just 5% of its students qualify for free school meals, well below the national average, reflecting the relatively affluent local catchment. The school is clearly in demand: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 37 applications for just 15 places, with 20 of those applicants putting it as their first preference. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 2.47, meaning nearly two and a half families compete for every spot. The headteacher is Ann Barry, and the school has a Church of England character, which may appeal to families looking for a faith-based setting. With its small roll and strong local reputation, this is a school where places are hard to come by, and early application is essential.

Academically, Temple Guiting punches well above its weight. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 assessments, every single pupil reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — a perfect 100% — compared with a local authority average of just 59%. That performance places the school 2nd out of 38 primaries in the Cotswold district, and 8th nationally out of nearly 14,000 schools. More than that, results at the higher standard are impressive: 63% of pupils achieved a high score in reading, 25% in maths and 13% in writing. Average scaled scores were 112 in reading and 107 in maths, both comfortably above the national benchmark. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024, the school retained its overall Good rating, with personal development and behaviour and attitudes both judged Outstanding. Leadership and management, quality of education and early years provision were all rated Good.

The school offers a solid range of facilities for its size, including a library, music rooms, art studios, an ICT suite, a gymnasium and playing fields, plus a chapel reflecting its Church of England foundation. Sports on offer include netball, football, cricket, tennis, rounders and dance, and there are lunchtime clubs such as film, eco and book club. The SEND provision covers specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, moderate learning difficulty, speech and language needs, social and emotional mental health support, and physical disabilities. With no nursery or sixth form, it’s a straight-through primary for ages 4 to 11. Given its high demand and strong results, this school will particularly suit families who prioritise academic rigour in a small, faith-influenced village setting and who are prepared to secure a place early.

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