The Gerrards Cross CofE School is a primary school in Gerrards Cross, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.

The Gerrards Cross CofE School currently has around 432 pupils on roll, which is about 99% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.9% boys and 49.1% girls. Around 6.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 4.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 7%.

The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 41.7%. indian pupils make up about 27.1%

Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: Moreland Drive, Gerrards Cross, SL9 8BD
Website: http://www.gerrardscross.bucks.sch.uk
Telephone: 01753882731
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Buckinghamshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Nicola Flower
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 137774

Map

Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 11/02/2025

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 436
Number of Pupils: 432
Number of Boys: 220
Number of Girls: 212

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 4.1% 4%
Persistent absence: 7% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British41.70%180
Indian27.10%117
White and Asian6.30%27
Other White6.00%26
Pakistani4.90%21
Other Asian4.60%20
Other Mixed2.80%12
Bangladeshi1.40%6
Unclassified1.40%6
Irish0.90%4
Chinese0.90%4
African0.90%4
Other (any other ethnic group)0.70%3
White and Black African0.20%1
White and Black Caribbean0.20%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Well Above Average (3.9)
Writing: Average (0.2)
Maths: Well Above Average (3.2)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
77%
Town average
75%
Local authority average
66%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
13%
Town average
10%
Local authority average
12%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
110.0
Town average
108.2
Local authority average
107.4
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
108.0
Town average
107.4
Local authority average
105.8
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Gerrards Cross CofE School
Moreland Drive , SL9 8BD
- not rated 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
The Gerrards Cross CofE School
Moreland Drive , SL9 8BD
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Priory Road , Chalfont St Peter SL9 8SB
3out of 4 2,460 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Priory Road , Chalfont St Peter SL9 8SB
- not rated 2,460 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Fulmer Infant School
Alderbourne Lane , Fulmer SL3 6JB
- not rated 2,487 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Mary's School
Packhorse Road , SL9 8JQ
- not rated 1,513 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School
Thorpe House School
Oval Way , SL9 8QA
- not rated 1,771 yd Other independent school No Boys More About School
Kingscote School
Oval Way , SL9 8PZ
- not rated 1,872 yd Other independent school Yes Boys More About School
Gayhurst School
Bull Lane , SL9 8RJ
- not rated 2,022 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Maltman's Green School
Maltmans Lane , Chalfont St Peter SL9 8RR
- not rated 2,349 yd Other independent school Yes Girls More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.