Collingbourne Church of England Primary School
Marlborough, SN8 3UH · Wiltshire · primary school
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58th 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 3,288 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.1/10 among them, against 5.9/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 20.0 · 92 | 25% | 2.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Collingbourne Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 20.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.1 out of 10 among them, against 5.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 101 pupils against a stated capacity of 119. 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 core subjects? What specific activities take place during the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in similar-intake comparisons?
What Ofsted said about Collingbourne Church of England Primary School
Overview
Collingbourne Church of England Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The report describes a “friendly and welcoming” environment where pupils feel safe and staff foster an atmosphere of “positivity and kindness.” Leaders have implemented an ambitious curriculum with high expectations, ensuring pupils are “keen to learn” and benefit from a “calm and purposeful” setting.
Strengths
- Staff create a supportive culture, checking in daily to ensure pupils are “happy and ready to learn” and resolving worries quickly.
- The curriculum is well-designed with identified key knowledge, allowing pupils to build understanding confidently in subjects like history and mathematics.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are identified quickly and receive tailored adaptations, such as breaking learning into smaller steps.
- Reading provision is strong, with phonics taught early and books precisely matched to children’s abilities, producing “confident and fluent readers.”
- There are plentiful opportunities for personal development, including clubs, residential trips, and leadership roles that build pupils’ confidence.
Areas to improve
- The writing curriculum is less developed than other subjects; the school must ensure pupils secure fundamentals in spelling, punctuation, and presentation.
- Assessment systems to check pupil recall are not yet established across all subjects, leading to “patchy” retention of prior learning in some areas.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 29% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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