The Gerrards Cross CofE School

Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England

Part of THE GERRARDS CROSS CHURCH OF ENGLAND SCHOOL

Moreland Drive, Gerrards Cross, SL9 8BD

01753 882731 · School website · Map and directions

OfstedNo overall gradeInspected 11 February 2025
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths81%England 62% · 2024/25
1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Gerrards Cross.
Higher than 89% of 14,185 state primary schools in England.
Pupils434Room for 436 Pupil numbers in January of each year: 421 in 2019, 417 in 2021, 421 in 2022, 421 in 2023, 419 in 2024, 432 in 2025, 434 in 2026. Across England, primary state school pupil numbers were down 4% from 2019 to 2025.
First-choice applications per place1.484 for 58 places, September 2026
1st highest of 4 state primary schools in Gerrards Cross.
Higher than 97% of 15,826 state primary schools in England.

Ofsted inspection

At the inspection that started on 11 February 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.

This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.

AreaGrade
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour and attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership and managementGood
Early yearsGood
SafeguardingEffective

Read the full Ofsted reports for this school

Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.

What parents say

190 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.

Gerrards Cross comparisons use the 4 of its 5 state primary schools with comparable results. The other one has 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.

StatementThis schoolGerrards CrossEngland
My child is happy at this school
3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gerrards Cross.
Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
95% 95% 89%
My child feels safe at this school
2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gerrards Cross.
Higher than 59% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
97% 97% 90%
The school makes sure pupils are well behaved
2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gerrards Cross.
Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
96% 95% 84%
Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 46 parents whose child had been bullied
1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gerrards Cross.
Higher than 60% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
59% 56% 51%
Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 129 parents who had raised a concern
2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gerrards Cross.
Higher than 55% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
85% 85% 76%
My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 41 parents of children with SEND
3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gerrards Cross.
Higher than 17% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
54% 63% 68%
I would recommend this school to another parent
2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Gerrards Cross.
Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England.
94%said yes 93% 84%

Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 44%). 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. Gerrards Cross figures pool parents at the Gerrards Cross 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.

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Results

Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25

59 pupils in this year group.

81% — 16 points above the Buckinghamshire average, and 19 points above the England average.

MeasureThis schoolBuckinghamshireEngland
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths 81% 65% 62%
Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths 17% 11% 8%
Met the expected standard in reading 88% 80% 75%
Met the expected standard in writing 81% 73% 72%
Met the expected standard in maths 93% 76% 74%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. 110 107 106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. 110 106 105
Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, over time
50% 60% 70% 80% 90% England 2022/23: 60%England 2023/24: 61%England 2024/25: 62% This school 2022/23: 77%This school 2023/24: 73%This school 2024/25: 81% This school England 62% 2022/23 77% 2023/24 73% 2024/25 81%

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 Buckinghamshire. 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 offered58
Families who put it first84
Of those, offered a place57 (68%)
Families who listed it at all155

First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.6 · 2025: 1.8 · 2026: 1.4

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. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.

Admissions dates and schools in Buckinghamshire

Pupils, staff and SEND

PupilsThis schoolBuckinghamshireEngland
Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years
5th highest of 5 state primary schools in Gerrards Cross.
Higher than 7% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
6.5% 17.5%* 26.3%
With an education, health and care plan
1st highest of 5 state primary schools in Gerrards Cross.
Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
4.6% 3.4%* 3.5%
Receiving special educational needs support
2nd highest of 5 state primary schools in Gerrards Cross.
Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
13.2% 14.1%* 15.0%
English as an additional language
1st highest of 5 state primary schools in Gerrards Cross.
Higher than 66% of 16,656 state primary schools in England.
18.5% 21.0%* 23.4%
Overall absence (sessions missed)
1st lowest of 5 state primary schools in Gerrards Cross.
Lower than 78% of 16,640 state primary schools in England.
4.1% 5.1%* 5.2%
Persistently absent (missed 10% or more)
1st lowest of 5 state primary schools in Gerrards Cross.
Lower than 85% of 16,640 state primary schools in England.
6.0% 12.1%* 13.0%
Suspensions per 100 pupils
4th lowest of 5 state primary schools in Gerrards Cross.
Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England.
1.2 2.7 2.5
Pupils suspended at least once
3rd lowest of 5 state primary schools in Gerrards Cross.
Lower than 49% of 16,651 state primary schools in England.
0.7% 1.1% 1.1%
Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils 0.00% 0.02% 0.03%
Pupils per teacher
2nd highest of 5 state primary schools in Gerrards Cross.
Higher than 57% of 16,642 state primary schools in England.
21.2 19.9 20.7
Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff)
5th highest of 5 state primary schools in Gerrards Cross.
Higher than 39% of 16,653 state primary schools in England.
10.1 9.9 10.6
Teachers who left during the year
4th highest of 5 state primary schools in Gerrards Cross.
Higher than 23% of 15,063 state primary schools in England.
5.5% 14.3%* 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

Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.

Questions parents ask

What is The Gerrards Cross CofE School's Ofsted rating?

At its inspection in 11 February 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.

How did The Gerrards Cross CofE 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 The Gerrards Cross CofE School?

94% of the 190 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend The Gerrards Cross CofE School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.

Is The Gerrards Cross CofE School oversubscribed?

For the September 2026 intake, 84 families put The Gerrards Cross CofE School as their first choice for 58 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 57 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.

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Page updated 26 September 2026.