Priestley Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Prince Charles Drive Calne Wiltshire SN11 8TG |
| Phone | 01249812608 |
| Reference Number | 126254 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 283 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53%
Girls: 47% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 25.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 21 | 41 |
| 2 | 23 | 19 | 42 |
| 3 | 24 | 21 | 45 |
| 4 | 27 | 19 | 46 |
| 5 | 17 | 17 | 34 |
| 6 | 14 | 15 | 29 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.8% |
| White, Other | 6% |
| African | 2.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.8% |
| Indian | 1.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.4% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2024-09-09 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-03 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-03-27 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2013-11-28 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2010-11-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-10-03 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-02-01 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2006-06-20 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2000-10-02 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 38 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 45 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 40 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 45 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 36 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 45 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 37 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 22 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 45 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 21 | 15 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 33 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 45 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 34 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 45 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 23 | 16 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 45 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 30 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 45 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 23 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 45 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 30 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 45 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 44 | 1 |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 109 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 102 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 5.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | 2.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Holy Trinity Church of England Academy
Quemerford, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0AR |
0.53 miles |
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Marden Vale CofE Academy
William Street, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 9BD |
0.57 miles |
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Saint Edmund's Roman Catholic Primary School
Duncan Street, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 9BX |
0.74 miles |
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Fynamore Primary School
School Road, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 9UG |
1.07 miles |
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Cherhill CofE School
Middle Lane, Cherhill, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 8XX |
1.9 miles |
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Derry Hill Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Church Road, Derry Hill, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 9NN |
2.68 miles |
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Hilmarton Primary School
Compton Road, Hilmarton, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 8SG |
2.86 miles |
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Heddington Church of England Primary School
Church Road, Heddington, Heddington Primary School, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0PJ |
2.9 miles |
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St Nicholas Church of England VC Primary School, Bromham
The Leaze, Bromham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2EY |
4.37 miles |
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Bishops Cannings Church of England Primary School
The Street, Bishop's Cannings, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 2LD |
4.61 miles |
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Kings Lodge Primary School
Kings Lodge Primary School, Lodge Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3SY |
4.66 miles |
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Lyneham Primary School
Preston Lane, Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4QJ |
4.99 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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St Mary's School (Snr) and St Margaret's School (Prep)
63 Curzon Street, Calne, SN11 0DF |
0.65 miles |
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Kingsbury Green Academy
White Horse Way, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 8YH |
0.74 miles |
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The Springfields Academy
Curzon Street, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0DS |
0.88 miles |
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Abbeyfield School
Stanley Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3XB |
4.36 miles |