Deerhurst and Apperley Church of England Primary School
Apperley, Gloucester, GL19 4DQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Deerhurst and Apperley Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Gloucester for ages 5 to 11. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 1st of 52 primary schools in Gloucester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in January 2018.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 17 January 2018, report published 26 February 2018
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 July 2023
'A truly special school which celebrates every part of a child,' and 'blown away with the care, experience and thought that goes into the school,' are views shared by many parents. They describe what it is like to be a pupil at this school. Pupils flourish, and are proud to be part of it. Staff care deeply for the children and pupils. They ensure children get the best possible start in life from the moment they start in the pre-school. Staff have high expectations of every pupil. As a result, pupils achieve extremely well. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They fully understand the school's ethos, and the Christian values shine through. Pupils are supportive and caring of each other and are happy. They enjoy and appreciate warm relationships with staff. Pupils have a strong sense of belonging. This helps them feel safe. Pupils relish the diverse range of wider opportunities available. These help to develop their interests and skills in many areas, including music and outdoor education. Pupils of all ages and abilities attend such activities frequently. The experiences pupils receive prepare them exceptionally well as they move into the next stage of their education.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
11 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
87 pupils on roll, with places for 84
Schools near Deerhurst and Apperley Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eldersfield Lawn CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 88% met the expected standard |
| Norton Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 60% met the expected standard |
| Queen Margaret Primary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 55% met the expected standard |
| Tredington Community Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 25% met the expected standard |
| The John Moore Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 70% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jo Vizor
- Phone
- 01452780374
- Address
- Apperley, Gloucester, GL19 4DQ
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 115619
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.