Malmesbury Church of England Primary School

A good academy converter school in Wiltshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Malmesbury Church of England Primary School.

Malmesbury, SN169JR Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
55.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 65.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
47.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 6.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 May 2024
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Tetbury Hill
Malmesbury, SN169JR

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
139753
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Tetbury Hill, Malmesbury, SN16 9JR
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MALMESBURY C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Larger rural: Further from a major town or city
Diocese
Diocese of Bristol
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
418
Free School Meals
11.0% (46 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.1% (13 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.0%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
10.8 (6.7 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 104.0 107.0
2023 106.0 108.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Malmesbury Church of England Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 106.0 108.0
2024 104.0 107.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
52
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
418 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Growing together in wisdom and love; discovering life in all its fullness."

Love Courage Respect Kindness Independence Creativity

Christian foundation; religious education in line with our Christian foundation and nurture children’s spiritual development.

Head Teacher's Message

A warm welcome to Malmesbury C of E Primary School. We take pride in our vision statement and our school.

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

On-site before and after school childcare (Peas in the Pod).

Admissions Criteria

The school has a capacity of 420 with a Planned Admission Number (PAN) of 60. Admissions follow Wiltshire Council’s Schools Admissions Policy for 2025-26 and 2026-27. For September 2026, the closing date is 15 January 2026 at noon, with offers notified in April 2026; late applications will be posted out in June 2026. The deadline for September 2027 entry is 15 January 2027. Wiltshire Council controls all admissions. An induction guide for Reception children is provided. In-year applications are via the Local Authority (online or paper). Transfer to Malmesbury School occurs at age 11, with induction visits in Year 6 and ongoing links between the schools. Admissions policies are formally agreed by the Governing Body by 28 February in the determination year; the school will consult again no later than December 2027 for the 2029/30 policy.

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