Hatherop Church of England Primary School
Hatherop, Hatherop Cofe Primary School, Cirencester, GL7 3NAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hatherop Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Cirencester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 5th of 13 primary schools in Cirencester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2013.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 November 2013, report published 4 December 2013
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 March 2023
Hatherop is a nurturing school at the heart of its community. Staff know pupils well. Pupils feel safe, cared for and supported. Pupils express themselves with confidence because staff want to hear their views and are interested in what they say. Children learn well from the start of the early years. This continues as pupils rise through the school. The curriculum is designed so that pupils in mixed-age classes build their knowledge over time. Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well understood. Teachers make sure they complete the same curriculum as other pupils, because they are ambitious for all pupils to be successful. Pupils are happy, enthusiastic and dedicated learners. They move around the school in a calm and orderly manner. Bullying and unkindness are uncommon. Staff resolve any problems quickly. Pupils trust adults to help them to understand and resolve any problems.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum does not provide pupils with a broad range of literature to promote a love of reading. Pupils do not read a broad range of texts within the curriculum or for pleasure. Leaders should ensure the curriculum includes a greater breadth of literature so that pupils read more widely.
- Governors do not have a secure understanding of some aspects of the school's work. This impedes their ability to challenge and support leaders in these areas. Governors should ensure they have the information they need to support and challenge the school effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
13 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
81 pupils on roll, with places for 84
Schools near Hatherop Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hatherop Castle School | 0.2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Fairford Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 81% met the expected standard |
| Bibury Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Southrop Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 78% met the expected standard |
| Meysey Hampton Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 100% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Taryn Hancock
- Phone
- 01285750318
- Address
- Hatherop, Hatherop Cofe Primary School, Cirencester, GL7 3NA
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 115628
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.