North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy
North Cerney, Cirencester, GL7 7BZOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school in Cirencester for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 329 schools in Gloucestershire. It ranks 7th of 13 primary schools in Cirencester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 April 2022, report published 23 June 2022
- 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 26 April 2022
Pupils are safe and happy at North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy. Parents and carers say that the school is 'like a family'. Pupils enjoy school. Staff know their pupils and families well. They expertly tailor support to meet their needs. Leaders consider every child to be unique. They are ambitious for all pupils. Pupils rise to these expectations in their eagerness to learn. Pupils behave well. They report that behaviour is 'great 99.9% of the time'. Parents and pupils say that bullying is rare. Through their behaviour, pupils demonstrate the school's Christian values of courage, respect, curiosity and perseverance. Educational trips and visits add to pupils' learning experiences. There are opportunities for all pupils from Year 2 onwards to go on residential trips. There is a wide range of additional clubs on offer, including a book club. Pupils love to read. They enjoy a range of books and authors in the school library. Pupils also value the school environment, particularly outside. They say that the field is 'amazing.' Pupils know that their voice is important. They are taught to be responsible citizens and to contribute to school life. For example, the eco team is cutting plastic use in school.
What the school should improve
- Leaders have identified the curriculum knowledge that they want pupils to learn. In some subjects, assessment information is not used precisely. This prevents some pupils from securing and building on prior knowledge. Leaders need to ensure that assessment information is used accurately to support pupils to deepen their knowledge, skills and vocabulary effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
8 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
43 pupils on roll, with places for 70
Schools near North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratton Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| St Andrew's Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Powell's Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 78% met the expected standard |
| Watermoor Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Cirencester Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE DIOCESE OF GLOUCESTER ACADEMIES TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Suki Pascoe
- Phone
- 01285831310
- Address
- North Cerney, Cirencester, GL7 7BZ
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 142438
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.