Down Ampney Church of England Primary School
Down Ampney Church of England Primary School is a converter academy in Cirencester for boys and girls aged 4 to 11. It has 59 pupils, 3 more than it has places for. About 3 in every 100 pupils come from a low-income family, far fewer than at most schools in England.
Down Ampney, Cirencester, GL7 5QR01793 750294downampney.gloucs.sch.ukMrs Rebecca Gray headteacherAll details
Ofsted
Ofsted hasn't published an inspection for this school yet. That is normal for a school that opened in 2025: new schools usually get their first inspection within three years.
Results
Year 6 results (SATs), summer 2025
11 children took the tests. Here is how they did against every state primary in England. With a year group this small, a couple of children can move the percentages a long way. These are the results of Down Ampney Church of England Primary School, the school this one replaced.
All Year 6 measures, year by year
| Measure | 2025† | 2024† | 2023† | 2019† | 2018† | 2017† | Gloucestershire | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils tested | 11 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 5 | – | – |
| Reached the expected level at 11Expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 55% | – | 43% | 57% | – | – | 62% | 63% |
| Working above the expected levelHigher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | – | 0% | 0% | – | – | 10% | 8% |
| Reading scoreReading average scaled score | 106.0 | – | 104.0 | 105.0 | – | – | 106.3 | 105.6 |
| Maths scoreMaths average scaled score | 103.0 | – | 100.0 | 101.0 | – | – | 104.4 | 104.6 |
| Grammar and spelling scoreGPS average scaled score | 105.0 | – | 100.0 | 104.0 | – | – | 105.3 | 105.2 |
| Expected level: readingReading expected standard | 73% | – | 43% | 71% | – | – | – | – |
| Expected level: mathsMaths expected standard | 64% | – | 43% | 57% | – | – | – | – |
| Expected level: writingWriting expected standard (teacher assessed) | 64% | – | 71% | 71% | – | – | – | – |
| Reading progressReading progress score | – | – | -2.3 | -1.3 | – | – | – | – |
| Maths progressMaths progress score | – | – | -4.8 | -5.5 | – | – | – | – |
There are no progress figures for 2025. That year group missed their Year 2 tests during Covid, so there was no starting point to measure from. Progress figures come back with the December 2026 results. Tests were cancelled altogether in 2020 and 2021.
† These results are for Down Ampney Church of England Primary School, the school this one replaced in January 2025. Same building and the same children. It got a new registration number, usually because it joined an academy trust.
Getting a place
Admissions policy not published. As a Church of England school it may put families of that faith first. Check the school's own admissions rules.
The school is full, with 3 more pupils than it has places for. More families apply than can get in, so things like how close you live and whether an older brother or sister is already here decide who gets a place.
The last child to get a place lived 2.1 miles away in 2026, 2.1 miles away in 2025. Children in care, brothers and sisters of current pupils, faith and other priority groups are placed first. After that, the closer you live, the better your chances. Type in your postcode to see how far away you are.
We measure in a straight line from the middle of your postcode to the school. The council measures its own way, and the cut-off changes every year. Use this as a rough guide, and read the council's admissions booklet before you apply.
How places were given out for September 2026. More children applied than there were places. The last place went to a child living 2.1 miles from the school. Living closer than that didn't guarantee a place, but living much further away meant missing out that year.
| Entry | Places | Put it first | Applied at all | Got a place | How far the last child lived | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Primary | 8 | 10 | 24 | 8 | 2.1 miles | LA |
| 2025 Primary | 8 | 10 | 20 | 8 | 2.1 miles | LA |
| 2024 Primary | 8 | 6 | 28 | 8 | – all offered | LA |
| 2023 Primary | 8 | 5 | 14 | 5 | – all offered | LA |
| 2022 Primary | 8 | 5 | 11 | 5 | – all offered | LA |
The distances are the council's own, usually measured in a straight line from home to the school gate. If the distance is getting shorter each year, the school is getting harder to get into. See which councils we have this data for.
What a home within 2.1 miles of the school costs
Every home sold within that distance of the school (the typical cut-off over the last three years), of any type, from HM Land Registry records. If homes here cost more than the district average, that is the price people pay to live close enough to get in.
Who goes here
Who the school teaches, from the latest school census.
Infant classes (Reception to Year 2) average 25.0 pupils (England 25.5); junior classes (Years 3 to 6) average 17.0 (England 27.3).
The most common needs among pupils getting extra support: Autistic spectrum disorder (8), emotional and mental health (2), Specific learning difficulty (2), Moderate learning difficulty (1), Profound and multiple learning difficulty (1), SEN support but no specialist assessment of type of need (1).
How the mix of pupils has changed
| Census | 2026 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Pupils on roll | 59 | 58 |
| Pupils from low-income familiesFree school meals | 3% | 5% |
| Pupils learning EnglishEnglish as an additional language | 5% | 5% |
| Pupils getting extra supportSEN support | – | 14% |
| Pupils with an EHC planEducation, health and care plans | – | 9% |
Attendance and behaviour
In 2024/25 pupils were in school 96.3% of the time. Across similar schools in England it was 94.8%.
Attendance year by year
| Measure | 2024/25 | 2023/24† | 2022/23† | 2021/22† | 2020/21† | 2018/19† | England |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sessions missedOverall absence | 3.7% | 3.8% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 2.1% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Missed with permissionAuthorised absence | 2.9% | 3.2% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 3.6% | – |
| Missed without permissionUnauthorised absence | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% | – |
| Pupils missing a lot of schoolPersistent absence | 3.8% | 2.3% | 8.3% | 10.3% | 5.6% | 25.5% | 12.8% |
| SuspensionsSuspension rate | 0.0 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Permanent exclusionsPermanent exclusions | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
† These attendance figures are for Down Ampney Church of England Primary School, the school this one replaced in January 2025. Same building and the same children. It got a new registration number, usually because it joined an academy trust.
Staff and money
From the government's count of school staff in November 2025 and the school's published accounts.
Money
From the academy accounts return, year to August 2025. The per-pupil figures are compared with other primary schools in England that report their accounts the same way.
Reserves are the money left over at the end of the year, kept back for emergencies and big projects. Being in the red year after year is a warning sign. Very large reserves can mean money sitting in the bank instead of being spent on today's pupils. Academy figures are rounded to the nearest £1,000 and include a share of any money the trust holds centrally.
The area around the school
Crime figures come from police.uk. The police record each crime at the nearest of a fixed set of map points rather than the exact spot, so “within 500 m” is only rough. House prices are from HM Land Registry sales nearby over the last two years.
Nearby schools
The closest primary schools, nearest first. Hover over a row to see it on the map.
| School | Type | Distance | Pupils | Ofsted | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meysey Hampton Church of England Primary School | Church of England | 2.0 miles | 109 | Good 2022 | 96 | Compare |
| St Sampson's Church of England Primary School | Church of England | 2.3 miles | 282 | Report card 2026 | 51 | Compare |
| Kempsford Church of England Primary School | Church of England | 3.4 miles | 75 | Good 2023 | 5 | Compare |
| Ann Edwards Church of England Primary School | Church of England | 3.5 miles | 206 | Good 2023 | 15 | Compare |
| Ampney Crucis Church of England Primary School | Church of England | 3.5 miles | 93 | No overall grade 2025 | 83 | Compare |
| Ashton Keynes Church of England Primary School | Church of England | 4.0 miles | 207 | Good 2023 | 94 | Compare |
| Fairford Church of England Primary School | Church of England | 4.5 miles | 298 | Not inspected | 97 | Compare |
| William Morris Primary School | Free school | 4.5 miles | 462 | Good 2023 | 94 | Compare |
Questions parents ask
Is Down Ampney Church of England Primary School a good school?
We don't have enough published data to score Down Ampney Church of England Primary School yet.
How good are Down Ampney Church of England Primary School's SATs results?
In summer 2025, 55% of Year 6 children reached the expected level in reading, writing and maths. Across England it was 63%. 9% went further and reached the higher level. The year group was small, so the percentages jump around a lot from year to year.
How many pupils does Down Ampney Church of England Primary School have?
59 pupils aged 4 to 11 were on the roll in January 2026. It has 56 places, so it is 105% full.
Is Down Ampney Church of England Primary School oversubscribed, and how far away can you live?
Yes. For September 2026 the last place went to a child living 2.1 miles away. Children in care, brothers and sisters of current pupils and other priority groups come before distance, so the cut-off moves every year.
What is attendance like at Down Ampney Church of England Primary School?
Pupils were in school 96.3% of the time in 2024/25. Similar schools in England managed 94.8%. 4% of pupils missed at least a tenth of the year.
How big are the classes at Down Ampney Church of England Primary School?
The average class had 19.7 pupils in January 2026. Across England it was 25.4. No class had more than 30 pupils.
Does Down Ampney Church of England Primary School have a breakfast club?
Yes. It is on the government's free breakfast club programme, so every pupil can have a free half-hour breakfast club before school.
These answers come straight from the figures on this page and update when new data comes out.
Contact and details
- Address
- Down Ampney, Cirencester, GL7 5QR
- Telephone
- 01793 750294
- Website
- www.downampney.gloucs.sch.uk
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rebecca Gray
- Free breakfast club
- Yes: on the government's programme, so every pupil can have a free half-hour breakfast club before school (listed since September 2026).
- Type of school
- Converter academy (Academy converter, academies)
- Phase
- Primary school, ages 4-11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England, Diocese of Gloucester
- Multi-academy trust
- Corinium Education Trust (6 schools)
- Local authority
- Gloucestershire
- Ward
- The Ampneys & Hampton
- Constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Setting
- Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 1 January 2025 (academy converter)
- URN
- 151271 · LAESTAB 9163087 · UKPRN 10096357
- Formerly
- Down Ampney Church of England Primary School
Where these figures come from
- School details: Department for Education, Get Information About Schools, refreshed daily (this page rebuilt 13 September 2026).
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, monthly; latest publication in our data 27 August 2026.
- Year 6 results: DfE key stage 2 tables, 2024/25.
- Attendance: DfE pupil absence in schools in England, 2024/25 full year.
- Pupil characteristics: DfE school census, January 2026.
- Staff: DfE school workforce census, November 2025.
- Class sizes: DfE schools, pupils and their characteristics, January 2026.
- Pupil premium: DfE allocations and conditions of grant, 2026 to 2027.
- Money: DfE financial benchmarking and insights tool, academy accounts return 2024/25.
- Admissions outcomes: Gloucestershire council's published allocation statistics (source), entry years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
- House prices: HM Land Registry price paid data, December 2023 to December 2025, placed by postcode.
- Breakfast club: DfE list of schools on the free breakfast club programme.
- Neighbourhood: police.uk street-level crime, HM Land Registry price paid data, NaPTAN bus stops, English Indices of Deprivation 2025.
- All under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Full list and update calendar.