Corsham Primary School
Corsham, SN13 9YW · Wiltshire · primary school
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67th 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 4,294 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.4/10 among them, against 5.4/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Corsham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 8.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.4 out of 10 among them, against 5.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Creative Writing, Drama and Singing, Pop Choir, Streetdance, Warrior Academy, Gymnastics, Art Club, and Judo, alongside Football and Multi-Skills. The school offers Forest School trips and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 651 pupils against a stated capacity of 735. 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 maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the after-school club? How does the Forest School trip integrate with the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Corsham Primary School
Overview
Corsham Primary School is described as a "welcoming school where everyone gets along," where dedicated staff provide "high levels of care and nurture." The report states that most pupils "flourish academically and socially" and that the school is a "safe place to learn" with effective safeguarding arrangements.
Strengths
- The "enquiry curriculum is ambitious," allowing pupils to learn across a broad range of subjects with clear progression.
- Reading is "at the core of the school’s curriculum," supported by high-quality books and a phonics programme that helps most pupils gain a "strong grasp of phonics" by Year 1.
- Teachers possess "secure" subject knowledge and present information clearly, using displays and quizzes to help pupils understand enquiry questions.
- The school provides "many memorable experiences to broaden pupils’ horizons," including residential trips and opportunities for older pupils to take on responsibilities.
- Staff support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is "well-targeted," helping them overcome barriers to learning.
Areas to improve
- Writing routines need to be "clearly established" so all pupils, especially disadvantaged ones, have sufficient opportunities to practise and secure age-appropriate skills, as some make repeated errors in punctuation and spelling.
- In a minority of subjects, the school must define more clearly the "important knowledge" pupils need to learn and remember to ensure they deepen and connect their learning over time.
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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