Question 1

Is Miserden Church of England Primary School a good school?

Accepted Answer

The school continues to be rated Good following an Ofsted inspection visit on 11 July 2024 (published 11 September 2024). Strengths noted include early reading, behaviour routines and a broad curriculum, and safeguarding arrangements were judged effective.

Question 2

What are the fees at Miserden Church of England Primary School?

Accepted Answer

This is a state-funded primary school with no tuition fees. Families may still pay for optional extras such as wraparound childcare, clubs, trips and uniform.

Question 3

When is the application deadline for Reception 2026 entry?

Accepted Answer

For Reception entry in September 2027 in Gloucestershire, applications close on 15 January 2027, with offers issued on 16 April 2027. For Reception entry in September 2027 in Gloucestershire, applications close on 15 January 2027, with offers issued on 16 April 2027.

Question 4

What are the school day start and finish times?

Accepted Answer

Gates open at 8:40am, registration is at 8:50am and the school day ends at 3:20pm. The published compulsory opening hours are 08:50 to 15:20, totalling 32.5 hours per week.

Question 5

Does Miserden offer breakfast club or after-school care?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Breakfast club is listed as running from 8:00am with breakfast available until 8:30am at £4. Stay and Play runs after school from 3:20pm to 5:00pm Monday to Thursday at £8 per day, and weekly clubs include Atlas sports plus arts and crafts, movie club and Lego club.

Question 6

How faith-based is the school?

Accepted Answer

The school has a Church of England character. Its admissions policy welcomes applications irrespective of faith, while asking families to respect the Christian ethos. The SIAMS church school inspection dated 1 April 2019 graded the school Good overall, with Good grades for collective worship and religious education.

Question 7

What is distinctive about the curriculum and enrichment?

Accepted Answer

The school emphasises a structured curriculum and vocabulary development from early years to Year 6. Outdoor learning is a weekly feature, with forest school and practical activities linked to curriculum topics, alongside a house points system and a range of clubs.

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