Is North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy a good school?

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North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy serves students aged 4 to 11.

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North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy — Ofsted Rating, Results & School Data

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About North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy

North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy is a primary academy in Cirencester, South West. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.

In terms of academic performance, North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy has 83% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.

The school has 28 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 0.0%, 8% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 8.1%.

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OfstedGood · 2022KS2 expected83%Attendance91.9%

Profile completeness: 5 of 8 data domains · Good coverage

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Strong71% data coverage

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Latest government data shown is for the 2024/25 academic year; some figures cover earlier years.

Is it a fit?

What kind of school is North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy?

The practical facts that decide whether a school suits your family — at a glance.

Ages: 4–11
Intake: Co-ed
Admissions: Non-selective (state)
Character: Church of England
Size: 28 pupils
SEN support: 29% of pupils

Likely a good fit for

Solid primary foundations — 83% reach the expected standard in reading, writing & maths.
Pupils who need extra support — 29% are on SEN support, above the typical share (~13%).

Based on the latest government data. Every child is different — use this as a starting point, not a verdict.

The area around this school

Environment score: 72/100

Good surroundings

Air quality95/100

Transport access20/100

Results, finance & Ofsted — in depth

Key Stage 2 Results at North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy

At North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy, 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.

83% met the expected standard in reading and 83% in maths.

Attendance at North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy

North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy has an overall absence rate of 8.1%. The national average for primary schools was approximately 6.0% (DfE, 2023/24).

Staff and Finance at North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy

The teacher turnover rate at North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy is 0.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.

Demographics at North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy

North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy has 28 pupils on roll.

8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.

29% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.

North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy Ofsted Rating: Good

North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in April 2022 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy is due for reinspection this year (2026).

A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. It has historically been the most common Ofsted rating.

Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.

North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy