Is Cirencester Deer Park School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 18 January 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 13th of 41 secondary schools in Gloucestershire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Cirencester Deer Park School's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Cirencester Deer Park School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 51.4 (England: 46.2). 58.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Cirencester Deer Park School?

Applications for Year 7 places at Cirencester Deer Park School starting in September 2028 close on 31 October 2027. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2028 (or the next working day).

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Cirencester Deer Park School

Stroud Road, Cirencester, GL7 1XB

Local ranking13th of 41 secondary schools in Gloucestershire

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1045

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 18 January 2023. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 51.4 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 58.2% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 76.8% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 194

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 91.0%
Continued in education: 85.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 5.0%
Not sustained: 5.0%

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1017
Boys: 530 (52%)
Girls: 490 (48%)
Capacity: 1045 (98% full)
SEND: 23.6%
FSM Eligible: 15.6%
EAL: 2.4%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.4%
SEN Support: 20.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.2:1
Teachers (FTE): 55.9
Budget per Pupil: £6,952/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 8.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 21.0% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 86.8%
White Other: 6.2%
Mixed Other: 1.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.2%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.9%
Asian Indian: 0.8%
Black African: 0.8%
White Irish: 0.4%

86.8%

White British

6.2%

White Other

1.5%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01285653447

H.Charlesworth@deerparkschool.net

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Stroud Road

Cirencester, South West

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Administrative

URN: 136527
UKPRN: 10033299
Establishment No.: 5420
Trust: CORINIUM EDUCATION TRUST

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