Clarendon Junior School (Clarendon Federation)
Tidworth, SP9 7QD · Wiltshire · primary school
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95th 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 4,217 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8/10 among them, against 3.8/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 2.0 · 24 | 25% | 0.59 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Clarendon Junior School (Clarendon Federation) overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 2.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.8 out of 10 among them, against 3.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 286 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. 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 national median in reaching higher standards? What specific strategies are used to improve reading and writing outcomes? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in higher-standard attainment?
What Ofsted said about Clarendon Junior School (Clarendon Federation)
Overview
Pupils feel “happy and safe” at Clarendon Junior School, where they demonstrate values such as “Creativity, Compassion, Curiosity, Perseverance and Respect”. The school maintains a “calm and orderly atmosphere” with strong pastoral support and effective leadership that fosters high expectations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs.
Strengths
- Reading is a clear priority, with teachers helping pupils become “fluent readers” who develop a “love of reading” and build vocabulary.
- Teachers adapt lessons effectively for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, providing interventions that “match their learning needs well”.
- Pupils attend school regularly, with “very little persistent absence”, supported by leaders who are “quick to act when attendance falls”.
- Strong relationships exist between the school and home, with parents finding staff “approachable” and benefiting from “clear communication”.
- The pastoral support team knows pupils’ emotional needs well, providing access to “safe and quiet spaces” for those facing difficulties.
Areas to improve
- In a few subject areas, leaders have not identified the “precise subject knowledge” pupils need, meaning pupils “do not learn as well as they could”. Leaders must ensure subject knowledge is appropriately identified so pupils learn more effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective”, with staff receiving regular training and remaining “vigilant about the safety of pupils”.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 37% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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