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Cirencester Deer Park School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Richard Clutterbuck

corporate_fareCORINIUM EDUCATION TRUST

location_onCirencester, GL7 1XB

language Visit Website phone 1285653447

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,013

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Attainment 8

52.5

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GCSE Rank

#12 in Gloucestershire

#667 of 3,216 nationally

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Cirencester Deer Park School is a Academy converter secondary school in Cirencester, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Cirencester Deer Park School is an academy converter in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of CORINIUM EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 1,017 pupils on roll, of whom 16% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 52.5, placing the school #12 in Gloucestershire and #667 of 3,216 nationally. 56.10% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 27.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

52.5

Grade 5+ E&M

56.10%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)27.8%

Entering EBacc33.30%

EBacc APS4.73

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38.10%

EBacc APS4.63

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.34

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc35%

EBacc APS4.40

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33%

EBacc APS4.69

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc44%

EBacc APS4.49

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.03

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc33%

EBacc APS4.28

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

94%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)94%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

17 January 2023

Inspection Report

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16 May 2017

Inspection Report

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20 June 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2017-05-16

None Legacy

No Judgement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

2013-06-20

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2010-05-12

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.6%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.1%(21 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,017 pupils. During this period, there were 26 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.6%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,017	26	2.6%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,023	17	1.7%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,007	30	3.0%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,013	31	3.1%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,019	61	6.0%	8.2%	2
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,010	35	3.5%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,013	27	2.7%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,010	25	2.5%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	985	20	2.0%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	991	40	4.0%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	990	31	3.1%	4.4%	1
2020/21 (Summer term)	952	10	1.1%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	953	2	0.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	951	24	2.5%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	920	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	920	9	1.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	923	16	1.7%	4.2%	1
2018/19 (Summer term)	934	13	1.4%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	931	20	2.1%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	937	23	2.5%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	911	15	1.6%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	914	11	1.2%	3.0%	2
2017/18 (Autumn term)	913	13	1.4%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	957	3	0.3%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	953	21	2.2%	3.3%	2
2016/17 (Autumn term)	956	19	2.0%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 54 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 40 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 37 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 23 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 20 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 14 pupils

Visual Impairment 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

92.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

92.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

24.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree41%

agree49%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree37%

agree44%

disagree13%

strongly disagree2%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree45%

agree19%

disagree6%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

not applicable25%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes16%

no84%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree28%

agree40%

disagree19%

strongly disagree9%

dont know4%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree52%

agree37%

disagree6%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree51%

agree38%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree46%

agree46%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree49%

agree47%

disagree3%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree54%

agree40%

disagree3%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree40%

agree44%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes95%

no5%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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