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Watermoor Church of England Primary School
Kingshill Lane, Cirencester, Gloucestershire, GL7 1SY, Gloucestershire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
21.6 / 100
Bottom 22%
Better than 22% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
191
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
91%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates solid overall performance, particularly excelling in expected standards for reading, writing, and maths at KS2, where it ranks in the top 88% nationally. Parent satisfaction is also notable, with 88% of parents recommending the school. However, the school's LocaleIQ score suggests it may face challenges compared to others in the area, indicating room for improvement in certain areas.
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Last inspected: 20 May 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 45% | Bottom 12% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | Bottom 47% UK |
Parent View (34 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of subjects
94%
My child feels safe
88%
My child is happy
88%
I'd recommend this school
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
School keeps me informed
85%
My child makes good progress
85%
School has high expectations
82%
Progress is communicated
82%
Behaviour is good
79%
School supports development
77%
School responds to concerns
65%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.4%
White Other4.7%
Black African3.7%
Black Other1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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51.71512, -1.94644 · GL7 1SY
School details
Local authorityGloucestershire
RegionSouth West
URN149142
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Watermoor Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Watermoor Church of England Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 May 2025.
Is Watermoor Church of England Primary School a good school?
Watermoor Church of England Primary School scores 21.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 22% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Watermoor Church of England Primary School?
Based on 34 Ofsted Parent View responses, Watermoor Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
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