Powell's Church of England Primary School

Type Primary / Voluntary aided school
Age Range 4-11
Religion Church of England
Address Gloucester Street
Cirencester
Gloucestershire
GL7 2DJ
Phone 01285653799
Reference Number 115681

Powell's Church of England Primary School is performing exceptionally well, maintaining an outstanding overall effectiveness rating in its recent inspection. The school has remained exempt from routine inspections since 2020 due to its high standards from previous evaluations. Inspectors noted that pupils excel academically and thrive on the school's aspirational environment, with a strong commitment to personal development and inclusivity, particularly benefiting disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 421
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 51.31%
Girls: 48.69%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 5.5%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 10.9%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 30.1
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher 30.3
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher 30

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 31 29 60
2 27 33 60
3 31 29 60
4 28 32 60
5 37 23 60
6 30 30 60

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 85%
White, Other 4.8%
White & Asian 1.7%
Indian 1.7%
Asian, Other 1.4%
Chinese 1.2%
Unclassified 1%
Mixed, Other 1%
White & Black (African) 0.7%
Pakistani 0.5%
African 0.2%

Overall Ofsted Rating Outstanding
 >  Quality of education Outstanding
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Outstanding
  >  Personal Development Outstanding
  >  Leadership & Management Outstanding
  >  Early Years Provision Outstanding
Last Report Date 09 Jul 2024
Date Report
09 Jul 2024 School inspection:
06 Mar 2013 Full inspection:
07 Jan 2011 Interim assessment
04 Mar 2008 Full inspection:
17 May 2004 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils demonstrate exemplary behaviour and positive attitudes towards learning.
  • The school's curriculum is designed to promote curiosity, exploration, and creativity.
  • Highly effective teaching of phonics and reading leads to exceptional levels of student achievement.
  • Pupils are well-prepared for future educational stages and careers.
  • Staff professional development is a priority, enhancing teaching quality.
  • The school fosters a caring and supportive environment for all students.

How many students meet the standards

Reading, Writing & Maths School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Pupils meeting the expected standard 78%
Pupils meeting a higher standard 15%

Average Scaled Score

Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.

Subject School Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 110
Maths 108

Progress Scores

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Metric School Score Percentile (local) Percentile (nationwide)
Reading 5.1
Writing 2.3
Maths 2.9

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Average Scaled Score

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Progress Scores

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2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 25 0
Third Preference 12 0
From another Local Authority 1 0

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Name Distance
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Victoria Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1EX
0.74 miles
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4.67 miles
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