How many pupils does Paternoster School have?

Paternoster School has 66 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Paternoster School's Ofsted rating?

Paternoster School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 October 2023).

How does Paternoster School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Paternoster School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Paternoster School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Paternoster School is part of SAND ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Paternoster School?

Paternoster School is located at Watermoor Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1JR.

Paternoster School

Watermoor Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1JR

Good

Inspected 18 October 2023

Good

Ofsted

KS2 expected

2–17

Ages

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy special sponsor led

Type

About Paternoster School

Paternoster School is an academy special sponsor led in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 2–17. It has 66 pupils on roll. It is part of SAND ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 October 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 37.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Gloucestershire →
School Type: Academy special sponsor led
Age Range: Ages 2–17
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 66 / 60 (110%) · over capacity
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 18 October 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

37.9%

Free school meals

9.1%

EAL

100%

SEN support

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Where pupils go next

83%

Sustained destination

83%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.5%

Overall absence

16.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

12.24

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24

5.9

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.1 vs 2023/24

24.46

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +3.0 vs 2023/24

£47,562

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 14% on leadership pay

↓ −£267 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.8

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£35,924

Spend per pupil

£35,621

Income per pupil

35%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Watermoor Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1JR
Phone: 01285652480
Head Teacher: Jennifer Laird
Website: https://paternoster.sandmat.uk

Academy Trust

SAND ACADEMIES TRUST →

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Support Staff

Midday Supervisor

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Teaching Assistant

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Teacher

PermanentFull time£35,703 · · Mainscale (£32,916 - £45,352 per annum) plus SEN - £2787

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Paternoster School?: Paternoster School is an academy special sponsor led in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 2–17.
How many pupils does Paternoster School have?: Paternoster School has 66 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Paternoster School's Ofsted rating?: Paternoster School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (18 October 2023).
How does Paternoster School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 0% of pupils at Paternoster School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Paternoster School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Paternoster School is part of SAND ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Paternoster School?: Paternoster School is located at Watermoor Road, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1JR.

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