Deerhurst and Apperley Church of England Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 5 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

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

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths82%

82%, 20 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths27%

27%, 19 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score110

110, 4 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

87 pupils on roll, with places for 84

Eligible for free school meals9.2%

9.2%, 17.3 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.3%

2.3%, 19.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support11.5%

11.5%, 3.3 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.3%

2.3%, 3.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Deerhurst and Apperley Church of England Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Eldersfield Lawn CofE Primary School2 milesOfsted: Good88% met the expected standard
Norton Church of England Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good60% met the expected standard
Queen Margaret Primary Academy3 milesOfsted: Requires improvement55% met the expected standard
Tredington Community Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good25% met the expected standard
The John Moore Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good70% 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
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.