Crudwell CofE Primary School
Malmesbury, SN16 9ER · Wiltshire · primary school
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34th 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 4,049 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.2/10 among them, against 7.0/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Crudwell CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 16.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 6.2 out of 10 among them, against 7.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 132 pupils against a stated capacity of 126. 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
Since the last inspection was in 2022, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the main school day for families needing extended care?
What Ofsted said about Crudwell CofE Primary School
Overview
Crudwell Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a strong pastoral ethos and high expectations for behaviour. Pupils demonstrate kindness and responsibility, feeling safe and valued within a community-focused environment. While literacy and numeracy are well-supported, the report highlights specific inconsistencies in how knowledge is retained across the wider curriculum.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit "pride and respect," with unkindness or bullying being rare and dealt with swiftly by staff.
- Leaders have embedded a new phonics scheme effectively, resulting in younger pupils making "great strides in reading accurately and with feeling."
- The curriculum is described as "ambitious and full," with teachers possessing secure subject knowledge and providing timely feedback in core subjects.
- Staff provide extensive development opportunities, including residential visits and trips, while governors offer "the right level of challenge" to leadership.
- Adaptations for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are helping most to learn as effectively as their peers.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure assessment in the wider curriculum "identifies and remedies gaps in pupils’ understanding" to prevent persistent errors.
- Leaders need to support teachers in developing their "pedagogical understanding" so that concepts are explained effectively for long-term retention.
- Leaders require a closer focus on key concepts in some subjects, particularly for younger pupils who struggle to articulate learning.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders checking recruitment information carefully and staff receiving regular training on identifying vulnerabilities.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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