What is Paternoster School's Ofsted rating?

Paternoster School was judged Good at its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 18/10/2023. (Ofsted stopped giving state schools a single overall grade in September 2024.)

Is Paternoster School a primary or secondary school?

Paternoster School is a other school in Cirencester, for ages 2–17.

Where is Paternoster School?

Paternoster School is in Cirencester, GL7 1JR (Gloucestershire local authority).

How many pupils attend Paternoster School?

Paternoster School has around 66 pupils on roll.

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Paternoster School

Goodgraded 18/10/2023Ages 2–1766 pupilsDoes not apply

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Cirencester, GL7 1JR

Gloucestershire

Paternoster School is a school for pupils aged 2 to 17 in Cirencester, within the Gloucestershire local authority. The school has around 66 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 18/10/2023, Paternoster School was judged Good. Families comparing schools in Cirencester can view Paternoster School's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Cirencester (GL7 1JR), Paternoster School serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted & inspectionGood

Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements

Quality of educationGood

Behaviour & attitudesGood

Personal developmentGood

Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 18/10/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →

Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 0 watch

Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average

Quality of education

Behaviour & attitudes

Personal development

Leadership & management

Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.

Pupil intake37.9%

Free school meals37.9%

England avg 26.3%

English not first language9.1%

England avg 18.6%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Attendance & staffing91.9%

Attendance91.9%

England avg 93.5%

Pupils per teacher6.0

England avg 19.6

Persistent absence

Teachers with QTS

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Nearby schools in Cirencester

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Cirencester Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 mi Chesterton Primary School0.5 mi Powell's Church of England Primary SchoolOutstanding · 0.6 mi Siddington Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 1.0 mi Watermoor Church of England Primary School0.8 mi Cirencester Kingshill School0.9 mi

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