Bishops Cannings Church of England Primary School
Devizes, SN10 2LD · Wiltshire · primary school
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37th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.0/10 against 4,194 of them, against 6.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 72.0 · 71 | 40% | 2.83 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bishops Cannings Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Arts and Crafts, choir, and Dance clubs, participate in KS1 and KS2 sports, and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 241 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How are the arts and sports clubs scheduled to ensure broad participation?
What Ofsted said about Bishops Cannings Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as happy, safe, and proud of their school community, guided by the value to ‘treat others as you want to be treated’. The school provides a ‘broad curriculum’ with strong outcomes in reading and mathematics, supported by ‘positive and respectful’ relationships between adults and pupils.
Strengths
- Reading is a clear priority, with children grasping phonic knowledge quickly and books carefully matched to their abilities to build ‘fluency and confidence’.
- Mathematics teaching is ‘well-designed’, ensuring pupils are ‘fluent in their understanding of number’ and proficient at solving complex problems.
- Pupils demonstrate ‘positive attitudes to learning’ and move around the school in a ‘calm and orderly way’.
- Personal development is well supported through inclusive practices, extra-curricular clubs, and community events like the ‘big soup’ event.
- Staff feel ‘valued by leaders’ who provide understanding regarding workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must precisely identify the ‘important knowledge’ pupils need in a few wider curriculum subjects to ensure knowledge builds effectively over time.
- Leaders need to develop a ‘proficient assessment system’ in some wider subjects to identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with a ‘strong culture’ where adults are well trained to identify concerns and report them immediately.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| 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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