Gatcombe Park Primary School

About Gatcombe Park Primary School

Gatcombe Park is a small, friendly school with a big heart, and we are incredibly proud of all our children who bring our school values of Teamwork, Respect, and Aiming High to life every day.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Ben Simpson

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.0

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 4.0

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

22.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Good

9.5

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

57.0%

Reading, Writing & Maths

Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily B Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 15, 2023

5.0

"Lovely school and staff"

My child has been at Gatcombe Park for 3 years now and it has been a wonderful experience. The school values of Teamwork, Respect and Aim High are really instilled in the children and I love seeing them applied in the classroom and playground. The facilities are also great, especially the new playground equipment!

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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Lauren K Unconfirmed

Parent May 21, 2023

4.0

"Mixed feelings"

We've had a mixed experience at Gatcombe Park so far. The staff are lovely and the facilities are great, but my child has struggled with the pace of the lessons at times. The school's values are definitely evident, but I feel like they could do more to support children who are struggling. Still, it's a great school and I'm sure they'll get it right in the end.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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David M Unconfirmed

Parent Dec 20, 2022

5.0

"Excellent education and community"

My child attended Gatcombe Park for 5 years and we were thoroughly impressed with the education and care they received. The school's values of Teamwork, Respect and Aim High are truly embedded and the children are encouraged to be their best selves. I loved attending school events and seeing the community come together.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 4/5

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