The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (96% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 201
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 25.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Trust
- CORINIUM EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Elizabeth Pringle
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Apsley Road, Chesterton, Cirencester, GL7 1SS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPaternoster School
Academy · 753m away
Cirencester Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Siddington Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Cirencester College
16 plus · 1.3km away
Powell's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Watermoor Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Cirencester Kingshill School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Chesterton Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Chesterton Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Chesterton Primary School?
Chesterton Primary School currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Chesterton Primary School take?
Chesterton Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Chesterton Primary School?
Chesterton Primary School is in Cirencester, GL7 1SS, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Chesterton Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Chesterton Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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