Chesterton Primary School
URN: 146326 • Cirencester GL7 1SS
Overview
- Name
- Chesterton Primary School
- URN
- 146326
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- CORINIUM EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 48.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Elizabeth Pringle (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01285654796
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Apsley Road, Cirencester GL7 1SS
Summary
Chesterton Primary School, located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 201 pupils, slightly below its capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering a positive environment where children can grow both academically and emotionally, guided by its motto, "Growing Together, Learning Forever." The leadership team aims to enhance the quality of education, although recent Ofsted reports indicate that there is still work to be done to ensure all pupils achieve a deep understanding across subjects.
The school places a strong emphasis on developing pupils' independence and resilience, providing tailored support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff are trained to identify and address individual needs early, adapting the curriculum accordingly. Additionally, pupils are encouraged to take on leadership roles within the school, contributing to a sense of community and engagement.
Chesterton Primary School actively involves families and the local community, hosting events such as open evenings and celebrating achievements through assemblies. The headteacher's determined vision and the supportive environment foster a culture of hard work and positivity among both staff and students.
The school places a strong emphasis on developing pupils' independence and resilience, providing tailored support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff are trained to identify and address individual needs early, adapting the curriculum accordingly. Additionally, pupils are encouraged to take on leadership roles within the school, contributing to a sense of community and engagement.
Chesterton Primary School actively involves families and the local community, hosting events such as open evenings and celebrating achievements through assemblies. The headteacher's determined vision and the supportive environment foster a culture of hard work and positivity among both staff and students.
Useful links
- Governors’ Information and Duties (governance)
- Financial & Governance Information (governance)
- SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disability) Information (sen)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Admissions (other)
- Our Admissions Process (other)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions, Fees and Funding Information (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Inclusion Manager (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Gloucestershire
- Age range
- 2 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- CORINIUM EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 201
- Boys
- 99
- Girls
- 102
- FSM %
- 25.70
- Open date
- 2018-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 201 | 99 | 102 | 210 | 25.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 198 | 100 | 98 | 210 | 23.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 224 | 122 | 102 | 210 | 27.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 224 | 122 | 102 | 210 | 27.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 226 | 133 | 93 | 210 | 25.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 234 | 131 | 103 | 210 | 23.90 |
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