Sapperton Church of England Primary School

Type Primary / Voluntary aided school
Age Range 3-11
Religion Church of England
Address Sapperton
Cirencester
Gloucestershire
GL7 6LQ
Phone 01285760325
Reference Number 115698

Sapperton Church of England Primary School demonstrates a good overall performance across various aspects of education, including quality of education, behavior and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. The school fosters a supportive environment where pupils are encouraged to be kind, respectful, and engaged in their learning while participating in diverse extracurricular activities. Positive feedback from parents highlights the effective changes implemented by the school leadership to improve the educational experience for students and strengthen community ties. Despite the strengths, some areas of the curriculum still require improvement. Although leaders have made substantial changes in most subjects to outline clear learning objectives, there is inconsistency in the delivery of content across all subjects, leading to gaps in some pupils' understanding. Additionally, assessment practices within the classroom need refinement to better identify and address learning gaps, ensuring every pupil receives the appropriate support and challenges to reach their full potential.

General Makeup

Number of pupils 48
Boy/Girl ratio Boys: 60.42%
Girls: 39.58%
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals 25%
Percentage of students where English is not their first language 6.2%

Class Sizes

Average size of one teacher classes 16

Year Groups

Year Boys Girls Total
1 6 Unknown 6
2 3 5 8
3 7 2 9
4 4 2 6
5 7 4 11
6 1 4 5

Ethnicities

Ethnicity Percentage
White, British 81.3%
White, Other 10.4%
Mixed, Other 4.2%
White & Asian 2.1%
Irish 2.1%

Overall Ofsted Rating Good
 >  Quality of education Good
  >  Behaviour & Attitude Good
  >  Personal Development Good
  >  Leadership & Management Good
  >  Early Years Provision Good
Last Report Date 10 Jul 2024
Date Report
10 Jul 2024 School inspection:
30 Oct 2018 Short inspection
03 Feb 2015 Full inspection:
15 Jan 2013 Interim assessment
02 Dec 2009 Full inspection:
20 Sep 2006 Full inspection:
03 Feb 2003 Full inspection

Strengths

  • Pupils exhibit positive attitudes and are kind and respectful to each other.
  • The school provides a wide range of enrichment opportunities, including sports and arts.
  • Leaders have made substantial and effective changes to the curriculum in most subjects.
  • Reading is a priority, with effective phonics teaching and enthusiastic reading culture.
  • Special educational needs are well supported, allowing all pupils to learn alongside their peers.
  • The school promotes respect for different beliefs and cultures, instilling British values.
  • Parents appreciate the improvements and efforts to engage families in the school community.

Areas for Improvement

  • Not all subjects have clear curriculum objectives leading to gaps in pupil confidence.
  • Insufficient classroom assessment practices result in some pupils not receiving adequate support.

2025 Admissions

Number of Applications Number of Offers
First Preference
Second Preference 4 1
Third Preference 3 0
From another Local Authority 0 0

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