Oare Church of England Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Cold Blow Oare Marlborough Wiltshire SN8 4JL |
| Phone | 01672562256 |
| Reference Number | 141912 |
Oare Church of England Primary School has been rated as good overall, showing effective leadership and a clear commitment to providing a high-quality education. Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes toward their learning, feeling safe and valued in the supportive environment fostered by staff. The school's recent improvements under its current head have led to raised standards, especially in reading, writing, and mathematics, with staff working collaboratively to maintain high expectations for all students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 36 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 55.56%
Girls: 44.44% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 10.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 7.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 3 | 1 | Unknown | 1 |
| 4 | 3 | Unknown | 3 |
| 5 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 6 | Unknown | 4 | 4 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.7% |
| White, Other | 2.8% |
| Unclassified | 2.8% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Sep 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 Feb 2025 | School inspection |
| 25 Sep 2019 | School inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2018 | Short inspection |
| 08 Apr 2015 | Academy conversion letter |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Oare Church of England Primary School | |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 26 Jan 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jan 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Sep 2004 | Full inspection |
| 13 Sep 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy coming to school and say everyone cares for each other.
- Behaviour in lessons and at breaktimes is good.
- Teachers prioritize the teaching of reading, leading to confident and fluent readers.
- The school has a broad curriculum which is effectively delivered in mixed-aged classes.
- High-quality artwork displayed shows pupils' understanding in art.
- Well-being of all pupils is prioritized and supported.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers lack subject knowledge, particularly in science and history.
- Curriculum planning and sequencing are not yet coherent in some subjects.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. 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 | 50 | 47 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 104 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 51 | 49 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 104 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 41 | 54 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 104 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 46 | 50 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 104 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 42 | 52 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 104 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 32 | 51 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 104 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 28 | 54 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 104 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 21 | 43 | 10 | 3 | 27 | 104 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 32 | 48 | 12 | 3 | 9 | 104 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 33 | 45 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 104 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 42 | 50 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 104 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 98 | 6 |
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 4 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 3 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St Francis School
Marlborough Road, Pewsey, SN9 5NT |
1.47 miles |
|
Pewsey Primary School
Wilcot Road, Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 5EJ |
1.91 miles |
|
Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School
Lockeridge, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 4EL |
2.88 miles |
|
Preshute Church of England Primary School
High Street, Manton, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 4HH |
3.34 miles |
|
Easton Royal Academy
The Street, Easton Royal, Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 5LZ |
3.55 miles |
|
Woodborough Church of England Primary School
Broad Street, Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 5PL |
3.8 miles |
|
Marlborough St Mary's CE Primary School
Ducks Meadow, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 4BX |
3.92 miles |
|
Burbage Primary School
Blackmans Lane, Off Ailesbury Way, Burbage, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 3TP |
4.74 miles |
|
Rushall Church of England Primary School
Rushall, Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 6EN |
4.89 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Pewsey Vale School
Wilcot Road, Wiltshire, Pewsey, SN9 5EW |
1.95 miles |
|
Marlborough College
Marlborough College, Wiltshire, SN8 1PA |
3.72 miles |
|
St John's Marlborough
Granham Hill, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 4AX |
3.82 miles |