The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 43% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
43%
-19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 70
- Capacity
- 67%
- FSM
- 12.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Head
- Mrs Helen Seward (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
April 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
High Street, Kempsford, Fairford, Gloucestershire, GL7 4EY
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Kempsford Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kempsford Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kempsford Church of England Primary School?
Kempsford Church of England Primary School currently has 70 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kempsford Church of England Primary School take?
Kempsford Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kempsford Church of England Primary School?
Kempsford Church of England Primary School is in Fairford, GL7 4EY, in the Gloucestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kempsford Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kempsford Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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