Paternoster School
URN: 147158 • Cirencester GL7 1JR
Overview
- Name
- Paternoster School
- URN
- 147158
- Type
- Academy special sponsor led
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- SAND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 51.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jennifer Laird (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01285652480
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Watermoor Road, Cirencester GL7 1JR
Summary
Paternoster School is a mixed special academy located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, catering to pupils aged 4 to 16 with Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD) and Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulties (PMLD). With a current enrolment of 66 students, the school operates from 9:15 am to 3:15 pm, providing a tailored curriculum designed to foster knowledge, skills, and personal development in a supportive environment.
The school prioritises individualised learning experiences, ensuring that each pupil receives a flexible programme that meets their specific needs. Paternoster School promotes a caring atmosphere where achievements, no matter how small, are celebrated, helping students progress in all areas of their development. The school is committed to continuous improvement for the benefit of its pupils.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Paternoster School's ethos, with various events and outings that encourage connections with local organisations and traditions. Recent activities include educational trips and community festivals, showcasing the school's dedication to enriching the lives of its students and fostering a sense of belonging within the wider community.
The school prioritises individualised learning experiences, ensuring that each pupil receives a flexible programme that meets their specific needs. Paternoster School promotes a caring atmosphere where achievements, no matter how small, are celebrated, helping students progress in all areas of their development. The school is committed to continuous improvement for the benefit of its pupils.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Paternoster School's ethos, with various events and outings that encourage connections with local organisations and traditions. Recent activities include educational trips and community festivals, showcasing the school's dedication to enriching the lives of its students and fostering a sense of belonging within the wider community.
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Nearby alternatives
- Ingleside PNEU School (45.2)
- The Querns School (45.2)
- Royal Agricultural University (43.7)
- Rendcomb College (40.5)
- Oakley Hall School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Gloucestershire
- Age range
- 2 - 17
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- SAND ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 60
- Pupils
- 66
- Boys
- 38
- Girls
- 28
- FSM %
- 39.40
- Open date
- 2019-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-10-19
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Gloucestershire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 66 | 38 | 28 | 60 | 39.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 66 | 42 | 24 | 60 | 36.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 63 | 44 | 19 | 60 | 38.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 63 | 44 | 19 | 60 | 38.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 61 | 44 | 17 | 60 | 36.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 49 | 33 | 16 | 60 | 28.60 |
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