Aloeric Primary School
Melksham, SN12 6HN · Wiltshire · primary school
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125th of 181 primary schools in Wiltshire we can score, 201 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,377 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5/10 among them, against 2.1/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 42.0 · 10 | 41% | 0.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.77 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.02 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Aloeric Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5 out of 10 among them, against 2.1 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 360 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in reading and maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in results?
What Ofsted said about Aloeric Primary School
Overview
Aloeric Primary School continues to be a good school where pupils enjoy attending and feel safe. Leaders are determined that all pupils reach their full potential, supported by strong pastoral provision and effective teamwork among staff.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy learning in an inclusive environment where they "feel safe" and develop positive relationships with staff and peers.
- Leaders prioritise reading with a consistent phonics approach from Reception, ensuring pupils who may be falling behind are identified and supported.
- The mathematics curriculum is well organised, allowing pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, to build on prior knowledge effectively.
- Staff have a strong understanding of pupils’ needs, ensuring those with complex needs "thrive in a supportive and caring environment."
- Governors and the trust hold leaders to account effectively, sharing the determination for all pupils to succeed.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must identify with sufficient precision the important knowledge pupils need in some wider curriculum subjects, ensuring it is sequenced well for future learning.
- Assessment information needs to be used more systematically to check what pupils know and understand, addressing gaps in subject-specific knowledge in wider curriculum areas.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders keeping a close check on processes and staff receiving frequent, relevant training to report concerns confidently.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 42% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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