Is Hempsted Church of England Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 28 March 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 12th of 237 primary schools in Gloucestershire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Hempsted Church of England Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 73% of pupils at Hempsted Church of England Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Hempsted Church of England Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Hempsted Church of England Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Hempsted Church of England Primary School

St Swithun's Road, Hempsted, Gloucester, GL2 5LH

Local ranking12th of 237 primary schools in Gloucestershire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 28 March 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 73.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 17.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 80.0%
Writing (Expected): 77.0%
Maths (Expected): 83.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 80.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 211
Boys: 108 (51%)
Girls: 104 (49%)
Capacity: 210 (101% full)
SEND: 21.8%
FSM Eligible: 19.9%
EAL: 11.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 5.7%
SEN Support: 16.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.7:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.3
Budget per Pupil: £7,386/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 10.6% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary controlled school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 72.6%
White Other: 5.8%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 5.3%
Asian Chinese: 2.4%
Mixed Other: 1.9%
Asian Pakistani: 1.9%
Asian Other: 1.9%
Black African: 1.9%

72.6%

White British

5.8%

White Other

5.3%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01452523567

head@hempsted.gloucs.sch.uk

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St Swithun's Road

Gloucester, South West

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Administrative

URN: 115608
UKPRN: 10072410
Establishment No.: 3011

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