Powell's Church of England Primary School
Gloucester Street, Cirencester, GL7 2DJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Powell's 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 1st of 13 primary schools in Cirencester. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in July 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 9 July 2024, report published 10 September 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Outstanding
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 9 July 2024
Pupils excel at this school. They thrive on the ambition that all adults have for them. There are no barriers for pupils to achieve well, regardless of their starting points. Everyone is proud to belong to this school. Pupils speak highly of their experiences across and beyond the curriculum. This is because the school consistently promotes the extensive personal development of pupils. Disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) benefit greatly from these inclusive experiences. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. In Reception, children are extremely motivated and eager to join in. They sustain interest well across all curriculum areas. This is because learning promotes curiosity, exploration and creativity. They share and collaborate well. These positive attitudes to one another and their learning are visible across the school. This is a caring school. Pupils make a significant contribution to one another's well- being. By acting as peer mediators, 'well-being wonders' and play leaders they help to support pupils of all ages. They carry out their roles responsibly and sensitively. Pupils enjoy an exceptional range of clubs and enrichment activities. These are popular with pupils. There is something for everyone. As a result, pupils benefit hugely from new and interesting experiences.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
421 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Powell's Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cirencester Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Chesterton Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 62% met the expected standard |
| Stratton Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Watermoor Church of England Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Siddington Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Helen Cooper
- Phone
- 01285653799
- Address
- Gloucester Street, Cirencester, GL7 2DJ
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- URN
- 115681
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.