Best 3 Primary schools in Cotswold – comparison

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Comparison of primary schools: Powell's Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Cirencester; Fairford Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Fairford; Cold Aston Church of England Primary School (Primary) in Cheltenham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Powell's Church of England Primary School, Fairford Church of England Primary School and Cold Aston Church of England Primary School. They are primary phase and voluntary aided school, voluntary controlled school and academy converter type located around Cirencester, Gloucestershire, Fairford, Gloucestershire and Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 1 (Powell's Church of England Primary School), published Sep 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for Powell's Church of England Primary School (Sep 2024). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 800, typical FSM 5–10%, range 0–5%–10–15%; all within the NORTH COTSWOLD SCHOOLS FEDERATION MAT trust.

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Attribute	Powell's Church of England Primary School GL7 2DJ	Fairford Church of England Primary School GL7 4JQ	Cold Aston Church of England Primary School GL54 3BN
Phase / Type	Primary • Voluntary aided school	Primary • Voluntary controlled school	Primary • Academy converter
Location	Cirencester Gloucestershire GL7 2DJ	Fairford Gloucestershire GL7 4JQ	Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL54 3BN
Latest Ofsted	1 10 Sep 2024	1 11 Mar 2019	1 27 Feb 2015
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 300 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	420	320	105
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Gloucestershire (916)	Gloucestershire (916)	NORTH COTSWOLD SCHOOLS FEDERATION MAT
Website	www.powells.gloucs.sch.uk	www.fairford.gloucs.sch.uk	www.coldastonprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone	01285653799	01285712543	01451820470
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Powell's Church of England Primary School

GL7 2DJ

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary aided school
Location: Cirencester
Gloucestershire
GL7 2DJ
Ofsted: 1 10 Sep 2024
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Gloucestershire (916)
Website: www.powells.gloucs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01285653799

Fairford Church of England Primary School

GL7 4JQ

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Fairford
Gloucestershire
GL7 4JQ
Ofsted: 1 11 Mar 2019
Pupils: ≈ 300 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Gloucestershire (916)
Website: www.fairford.gloucs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01285712543

Cold Aston Church of England Primary School

GL54 3BN

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy converter
Location: Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL54 3BN
Ofsted: 1 27 Feb 2015
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: NORTH COTSWOLD SCHOOLS FEDERATION MAT
Website: www.coldastonprimaryschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01451820470

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.