Bibury Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Church Road Bibury Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 5NR |
| Phone | 01285740268 |
| Reference Number | 146812 |
Bibury Church of England Primary School has been evaluated as good overall, demonstrating notable strengths in behavior, attitudes, and personal development, which are both outstanding. The school serves as a nurturing and inclusive environment where students feel valued and supported. It integrates a broad and ambitious curriculum that effectively promotes a love of learning among its pupils, although some assessment practices may not fully challenge every student as needed. This was the first routine inspection since the school joined the Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust and reflects the impact of their strong leadership and community-oriented approach.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 27 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 74.07%
Girls: 25.93% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 29.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 7.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 6.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 8.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 11.1% |
| White, Other | 3.7% |
| Unclassified | 3.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 3.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 24 May 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 24 May 2023 | School inspection: |
| 08 Feb 2019 | Academy conversion letter |
| 28 Feb 2017 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Bibury Church of England Primary School | |
| 28 Feb 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Feb 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Feb 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 19 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 19 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
| 04 Nov 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Nurturing and inclusive school environment
- Outstanding behavior and attitudes of pupils
- Strong emphasis on personal development
- Broad and well-sequenced curriculum
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs
- High levels of staff morale and community spirit
- Pupils develop a love of reading from an early age
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment practices occasionally fail to provide sufficient challenge to all pupils
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 1 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Hatherop Castle School
Hatherop, Gloucestershire, GL7 3NB |
2.35 miles |
|
Hatherop Church of England Primary School
Hatherop, Hatherop Cofe Primary School, Nr Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 3NA |
2.56 miles |
|
Fairford Church of England Primary School
The Park, Leafield Road, Fairford, Gloucestershire, GL7 4JQ |
3.79 miles |
|
Ampney Crucis Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Ampney Crucis, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 5SD |
3.92 miles |
|
Meysey Hampton Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Meysey Hampton, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 5JS |
4.09 miles |
|
St Andrew's Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Chedworth, Gloucestershire, GL54 4AJ |
4.79 miles |
|
Northleach Church of England Primary School
Mill End, Northleach, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL54 3HJ |
4.93 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Farmor's School
The Park, Fairford, Gloucestershire, GL7 4JQ |
3.67 miles |