Chesterton Primary School
Apsley Road, Chesterton, Cirencester, GL7 1SSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Chesterton Primary School is a primary school in Cirencester for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 10th of 13 primary schools in Cirencester. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 June 2025, report published 17 July 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- 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 17 June 2025
This is a happy, welcoming and inclusive school. The school's vision, 'growing together, learning forever', is at the heart of all that it provides. The school provides many exciting experiences to ignite pupils' enthusiasm for learning, for example trips to museums, the theatre and residential visits. Pupils can learn to play a musical instrument, such as the drums or guitar. They relish the chance to perform in a rock band. Most pupils fulfil the school's high expectations of them. Pupils are polite and sociable. They work hard and behave well. Pupils are caring and keen to help others. They proudly take on positions of responsibility, such as playground buddies and science ambassadors. Staff care deeply about pupils' mental health and support them to practise 'happy breathing'. This helps pupils to become calm and talk about their feelings. Pupils who find it hard to live up to the school's expectations of them find this helpful. They feel safe at school because they trust staff to look after them. Most parents are very happy with the school. They typically comment on the incredible staff, who help their children to thrive.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, staff do not consistently design activities that support pupils to learn the curriculum as effectively as they could. As a result, pupils' knowledge and skills are not as strong as they could be across all curriculum areas. The school should ensure that pupils are provided with activities that help them to practise their skills and deepen their knowledge so that they are fully prepared for future learning.
- Some pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, do not attend school as often as they should. This means that they miss out on important learning and do not achieve as well as they ought to. The school should continue to work closely with parents to improve attendance so that pupils benefit from all that the school offers and achieve their potential.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
26 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
187 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Chesterton Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cirencester Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Siddington Church of England Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Powell's Church of England Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 78% met the expected standard |
| Watermoor Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Stratton Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- CORINIUM EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Sarah Wilson
- Phone
- 01285654796
- Address
- Apsley Road, Chesterton, Cirencester, GL7 1SS
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 146326
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.