Small steps to big dreams!
‘The kingdom of God is like a mustard seed, the tiniest seed you can sow. But after that seed is planted, it grows into the largest plant in the garden, a plant so big that birds can build their nests in the shade of its branches’
Mark 4:30-32
Vision
We aim to provide educational excellence inspired by the world around us. To grow curious, responsible and confident learners within a caring community, in partnership with our families, upholding our Christian values.
The admissions authority for the academy is the Diocese of Gloucester Academies Trust.
Please have a look at our Virtual Open Day here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tp9eQBMlJxA&t=16s
Admission Number
In 2025, Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy will have a pupil admission number (PAN) of 60 reception pupils. Children will normally be admitted in the school year in which they reach their fifth birthday.
Application Process
The Local Authority will process applications for the school. Applications should be sent to:
Co-ordinated Admissions Team, Shire Hall, Gloucester, GL1 2TP.
From the 1st November 2024 the online portal will open for applications. The application form can be obtained from the LA website at www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/schooladmissions.
The closing date for applications is 15 January 2025
Offers will be made on 16 April 2025
Current Admission Arrangements Policies:
Please find the Diocese of Gloucester Academy Trust’s Admission Arrangements Policy for academic year 2026-2027 here: Admissions Policy 2026_27
Please find the Diocese of Gloucester Academy Trust’s Admission Arrangements Policy for academic year 2025-2026 here: Admissions Policy 2025_26
Please find Clearwater C of E Primary Academy’s Admission Arrangements Policy for academic year 2024-2025 here: Clearwater C of E Primary Academy Determined Admission Arrangements Policy 2024 – 2025
In-year Admissions
Please read the school’s Admission Arrangements Policy in conjunction with this information.
To apply for a place at Clearwater Church of England Primary Academy, parents should complete an application form which can be obtained from https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/education-and-learning/school-admissions/applying-for-a-school-place-during-the-school-year/
Please return completed forms to Clearwater C of E Primary Academy, Clearwater Drive, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 4GH or via email to office@clearwateracademy.co.uk.
We will offer in-year places up to the overall capacity of the year group and we cannot guarantee a place at the academy if the number of children has reached the overall capacity. All in-year applications will be considered, depending on the availability of places and prioritised according to the oversubscription criteria as stated in the Admission Arrangements Policy.