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Powell's Church of England Primary School

Gloucester Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 2DJ

Outstanding

Inspected 9 July 2024

Outstanding
Ofsted
78%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
4–11
Ages
421
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Voluntary aided school
Type

About Powell's Church of England Primary School

Powell's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 421 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 July 2024) rated it Outstanding. At the end of Key Stage 2, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 9.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Gloucestershire →
School Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 4–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
421 / 420 (100%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Church of England
Last Ofsted Inspection
9 July 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

4%
Free school meals
9.3%
EAL
3.1%
SEN support
12.1%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

78%
Expected standard (RWM)
15%
Higher standard (RWM)
110
Avg reading score
108
Avg maths score

Attendance

3.9%
Overall absence
4.1%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, 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.

18.81
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -0.0 vs 2023/24
23.6
Pupils per teacher
↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24
14.71
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↓ -1.6 vs 2023/24
£46,559
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 16% on leadership pay
↑ +£4,532 vs 2023/24
1
Teacher vacancies
5% rate
↑ +1 vs 2023/24
3.4
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.

£5,708
Spend per pupil
£5,866
Income per pupil
49%
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
Gloucester Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 2DJ
Phone
01285653799
Headteacher
Helen Cooper

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Powell's Church of England Primary School?
Powell's Church of England Primary School is a voluntary aided school in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Powell's Church of England Primary School have?
Powell's Church of England Primary School has 421 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Powell's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Powell's Church of England Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (9 July 2024).
How does Powell's Church of England Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
78% of pupils at Powell's Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is Powell's Church of England Primary School?
Powell's Church of England Primary School is located at Gloucester Street, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 2DJ.

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