Christ The King Catholic School, Amesbury
Amesbury, SP4 7LX · Wiltshire · primary school
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177th 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 — 0.2/10 against 2,100 of them, against 0.5/10 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 | 25.0 · 2 | 40% | 0.07 |
| Ofsted | 7 | 35% | 0.24 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Christ The King Catholic School, Amesbury overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 25.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted inspected the school in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Getting in
The published school roll is 91 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
How does the school support pupils who have not reached the expected standard in core subjects? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in reading, writing, and maths? How does the new Ofsted report card influence current teaching strategies?
What Ofsted said about Christ The King Catholic School, Amesbury
Overview
The report describes Christ The King Catholic School as a "well-ordered school" where leaders are committed to improvement following its transition to an academy. While attendance and behaviour are improving, and pupils feel safe and supported, the school’s published outcomes remain "significantly below the national average." Inspectors note that while teaching and curriculum changes are helping many pupils, these improvements have not yet had a consistent impact across the whole school.
Strengths
- Leaders have established a "safe and calm environment" where pupils behave well and describe the school as a "kind place."
- Attendance is "improving steadily," with effective support provided for pupils and families, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Pupils with SEND receive "increasingly consistent and effective support," with leaders accurately identifying needs to overcome barriers to learning.
- The early years provision is "well-organised," offering a calm environment with "very effective teaching of phonics" and strong focus on foundational skills.
- Staff appreciate the training and support from leaders, and there are "strong relationships with parents and carers."
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure misconceptions and errors in pupils' foundational knowledge are "quickly identified and addressed."
- The school should raise achievement by embedding "highly effective teaching that precisely meets pupils' individual needs" across all lessons.
- Leaders need to ensure pupils benefit from "high-quality interactions" to enhance language and communication skills, as some struggle to discuss their learning.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" ensuring pupils are made safer and feel safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 25% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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