Ann Cam Church of England Primary School
Bayfield Gardens, Dymock, GL18 2BHOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Ann Cam Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Dymock for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 150th of 208 primary schools in Gloucestershire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 April 2024, report published 15 May 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 April 2024
Community is at the heart of this caring and nurturing school. The vision 'Deeply rooted and flourishing together' is understood across the school. For example, pupils, staff and members of the community have rallied together to raise money for the school's swimming pool. Pupils decided on how best to do this. They chose to do a challenging sponsored walk up Pen Y Fan in the Brecon Beacons. Together, they treasured watching the sun rise as they completed this journey. Pupils can now see the fruits of their efforts. They have made a tangible difference to their school life. The school has high expectations for what pupils should achieve. Consequently, pupils work hard in lessons and they are engaged in their learning. Pupils are happy and excited to come to school. They feel they can share any worries with adults. This helps them to feel safe. Pupils benefit from a wealth of opportunities beyond the academic. Visits to Eastnor Castle, bowling and local garden centre visits are just some of the opportunities on offer to enhance the curriculum. Pupils get to learn new skills through rounders, mindfulness and painting clubs.
What the school should improve
- The Nursery curriculum does not specify in enough detail the precise knowledge and vocabulary children should learn. As a result, the learning activities on offer do not support children to achieve across the seven areas of learning as well as they could. The trust should identify the precise knowledge it wants children to learn and by when as part of the Nursery curriculum so that this prepares children well for their Reception Year and beyond.
- During social times, the outdoor space can be impacted by boisterous behaviour. Consequently, some pupils do not feel they are able to participate fully in the activities they enjoy. The trust should ensure that these times are structured for pupils so that the shared space supports all pupils and the many activities they wish to enjoy.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
126 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Ann Cam Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pauntley Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Much Marcle CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Not published |
| Picklenash Junior School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement | 29% met the expected standard |
| Glebe Infants' School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Redmarley Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- PRIMARY QUEST MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Smith
- Phone
- 01531890424
- Address
- Bayfield Gardens, Dymock, GL18 2BH
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 149677
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.