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Paternoster School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Paternoster School is a academy special sponsor led not applicable school in Cirencester, Gloucestershire , serving pupils aged 2–17, with 66 pupils, and a capacity of 60 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2–17

Age range

66

Pupils

60

Capacity

110%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Paternoster School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Paternoster School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Gloucestershire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 66 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 60 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Gloucestershire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Paternoster School — School Information

Full address
Watermoor Road, Cirencester, GL7 1JR
Local authority
Gloucestershire
School type
Academy special sponsor led
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2–17 years
Free school meals
39.4% of pupils
DfE URN
147158

Other Not applicable Schools in Cirencester

If Paternoster School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Cirencester are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Paternoster School

Is Paternoster School oversubscribed?

Yes — Paternoster School currently has 66 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 60 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Paternoster School?

Admission to Paternoster School is managed by Gloucestershire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Paternoster School cover?

Paternoster School is a not applicable school in Cirencester, Gloucestershire, serving pupils aged 2–17. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Paternoster School?

Paternoster School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.