Malmesbury Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Tetbury Hill Malmesbury Wiltshire SN16 9JR |
| Phone | 01666823514 |
| Reference Number | 139753 |
Malmesbury Church of England Primary School has been rated as good overall, reflecting a strong commitment to providing high-quality education in a warm and inclusive environment. The school has not been inspected under the current framework before due to its transition to an academy status, making this its first routine inspection. Pupils exhibit exemplary behavior and have high levels of engagement, contributing to a positive and supportive school community. Parents express strong support for the school, especially regarding the care and attention given to students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 409 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.66%
Girls: 51.34% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 29.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 27 | 49 |
| 2 | 25 | 34 | 59 |
| 3 | 34 | 25 | 59 |
| 4 | 31 | 30 | 61 |
| 5 | 27 | 32 | 59 |
| 6 | 31 | 31 | 62 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.1% |
| White, Other | 3.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| Chinese | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Irish | 0.7% |
| Asian, Other | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| African | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 May 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 May 2024 | School inspection: |
| 05 Jun 2013 | Academy conversion letter |
| 26 Sep 2012 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Malmesbury Church of England Primary School | |
| 26 Sep 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 15 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
| 23 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong community feel with pupils proud of their school
- Ambitious curriculum designed to promote effective learning
- Effective early reading program resulting in confident and fluent readers
- Exemplary behavior and high engagement levels among pupils
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, ensuring their successful progression
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment not used effectively in a small minority of subjects, leading to gaps in pupils' knowledge
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 8% |
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 | 107 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
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 | 2.2 | ||
| Writing | 1.5 | ||
| Maths | 1.3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 13 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 10 | 5 |
Previous Years
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Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury
Holloway Hill, Holloway, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9BB |
0.5 miles |
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Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School
The Street, Lea, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9PG |
1.97 miles |
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Crudwell CofE Primary School
Crudwell, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9ER |
3.43 miles |
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Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy
Dauntsey Road, Great Somerford, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 5HS |
3.93 miles |
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Hullavington CofE Primary and Nursery School
Hullavington, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 6EF |
3.98 miles |
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St Mary's Church of England Primary School
St Mary's Road, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8BW |
4.37 miles |
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Seagry Church of England Primary School
Upper Seagry, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 5EX |
4.63 miles |
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Malmesbury School
Corn Gastons, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 0DF |
0.46 miles |
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The High School Leckhampton
Farm Lane, Leckhampton, Cheltenham, GL51 3FS |
0.63 miles |
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Westonbirt School
Westonbirt, Tetbury, GL8 8QG |
4.25 miles |
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Sir William Romney's School
Lowfield Road, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8AE |
4.62 miles |