New Close Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | 30 Imber Road Warminster Wiltshire BA12 9JJ |
| Phone | 01985212304 |
| Reference Number | 144995 |
New Close Primary School demonstrates a good overall effectiveness, showcasing strong leadership and a commitment to high expectations for pupil learning and behaviour. The school's curriculum is ambitious, with particular strengths in reading and mathematics where staff are well-prepared to guide students. Pupils enjoy their time at school, engage positively in learning activities, and are supported effectively in their emotional and social development, particularly in relation to military family support. This school is a calm and welcoming environment, encouraging respect and responsibility among its students.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 159 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.57%
Girls: 48.43% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 9 | 29 |
| 2 | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| 3 | 9 | 9 | 18 |
| 4 | 17 | 15 | 32 |
| 5 | 5 | 6 | 11 |
| 6 | 10 | 9 | 19 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 74.8% |
| Asian, Other | 9.4% |
| African | 4.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.1% |
| White, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Caribbean | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
| 05 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
Strengths
- High expectations for pupils' learning and behaviour
- Strong focus on reading and mathematics
- Well-planned emotional support for pupils
- Effective engagement with military families
- Inclusive environment prioritizing well-being
- Strong leadership with accountability from trust
- Good collaboration with parents to support attendance
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers' subject knowledge needs strengthening in certain subjects
- Assessment processes not fully identifying pupils' next learning steps
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 5% |
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 | 104 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
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 | 1.9 | ||
| Writing | -0.6 | ||
| Maths | 2.9 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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The Minster CofE Primary School
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