Cotswold primary schools deliver strong academic results across this rural district, with 74% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 82%. 27% achieve the higher standard, more than triple the England average of 8%. Meysey Hampton Church of England Primary School, Hatherop Church of England Primary School, and Kemble Primary School are among the highest-performing options, 85% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. With 21 primary schools serving the Cotswolds, families across this distinctive rural area benefit from small village schools that combine strong foundations with close-knit community character. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #11 | Ampney Crucis Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8.1/10Excellent |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #13 | Bibury Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 8.3/10Excellent |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18 | Chesterton Primary School, Cotswold | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Powell's Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 10/10Elite |
| #12 | Cirencester Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #16 | Watermoor Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Down Ampney Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #5 | Fairford Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 10/10Elite |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Hatherop Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.6/10Excellent |
| N/A | Hatherop Castle School | Independent | Primary | 2-13 years | Mixed | None | 10/10Elite |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #3 | Kemble Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 8.1/10Excellent |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #17 | Kempsford Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #9 | St Lawrence Church of England Primary School, Cotswold | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #1 | Meysey Hampton Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #4 | North Cerney Church of England Primary Academy | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #10 | Rodmarton Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #8 | Sapperton Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #15 | Siddington Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 6.6/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #14 | Ann Edwards Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7/10Good |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| N/A | Southrop Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 5.3/10Developing |
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
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| #6 | Stratton Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | 6.6/10Good |
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