SchoolScoresFairford CofE Primary School
Voluntary controlled school · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
The Park, Leafield Road, Fairford, GL7 4JQ
01285 712543 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at the inspection that started on 30 January 2019.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 20 November 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
66 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Gloucestershire comparisons use the 121 of its 241 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 120 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 34th highest of 121 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gloucestershire. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 40th highest of 121 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gloucestershire. Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 36th highest of 121 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gloucestershire. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 47th highest of 86 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gloucestershire. Higher than 36% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 52% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 41 parents who had raised a concern Joint 50th highest of 115 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gloucestershire. Higher than 55% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 81% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 42nd highest of 121 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gloucestershire. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 21%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Gloucestershire figures pool parents at the Gloucestershire schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
57 pupils in this year group.
81% — 21 points above the Gloucestershire average, and 19 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 81% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 25% | 9% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 96% | 76% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 82% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 95% | 73% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 110 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Gloucestershire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 37 |
| Of those, offered a place | 28 (76%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 58 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.3
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school, but as a voluntary controlled school its admissions are set by the council, which usually doesn't prioritise by faith. Check the council's admissions criteria.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 134th highest of 241 state primary schools in Gloucestershire. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.7% | 19.4%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 193rd highest of 241 state primary schools in Gloucestershire. Higher than 25% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.9% | 3.6%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 221st highest of 241 state primary schools in Gloucestershire. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 17.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 77th highest of 241 state primary schools in Gloucestershire. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.4% | 12.0%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 76th lowest of 241 state primary schools in Gloucestershire. Lower than 72% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 5.1%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 91st lowest of 241 state primary schools in Gloucestershire. Lower than 68% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.8% | 11.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 190th lowest of 241 state primary schools in Gloucestershire. Lower than 17% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.7 | 3.2 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 218th lowest of 241 state primary schools in Gloucestershire. Lower than 6% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.08% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 88th highest of 240 state primary schools in Gloucestershire. Higher than 55% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.0 | 20.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 128th highest of 241 state primary schools in Gloucestershire. Higher than 46% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.5 | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 113th highest of 199 state primary schools in Gloucestershire. Higher than 47% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 11.4% | 15.0%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Hatherop CofE Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Meysey Hampton CofE Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 100% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kempsford CofE Primary School 3.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Fairford CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Fairford CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted at its inspection in 30 January 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 20 November 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Fairford CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 81% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 19 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Fairford CofE Primary School?
94% of the 66 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Fairford CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Fairford CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 37 families put Fairford CofE Primary School as their first choice for 29 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 28 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 115622.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.