Derry Hill Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Calne, SN11 9NN · Wiltshire · primary school
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134th 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 3,836 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5/10 among them, against 4.2/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Derry Hill Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5 out of 10 among them, against 4.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Board Games, Photography, Forest, and Rub-A-Dub clubs, or take part in Cricket, Martial Arts, and music lessons. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 206 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 plan to improve attainment in the subjects where results lag behind the national median? What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard?
What Ofsted said about Derry Hill Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school with a "strong sense of community" where pupils feel safe and enjoy attending. While behaviour and personal development are praised, the overall effectiveness is judged as "Requires improvement" because the curriculum is not yet fully coherent or consistently implemented across all subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite and well mannered" and demonstrate positive relationships with staff.
- Early reading is a strength, with staff "skilfully teach[ing]" a new phonics scheme and providing swift support for those falling behind.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "quickly identified" and receive attentive support.
- Children develop a clear understanding of equality, diversity, and school values, recognising the importance of treating everyone fairly.
Areas to improve
- The curriculum in some subjects, particularly writing, lacks coherence and does not ensure learning is sequential, meaning pupils do not always build on prior knowledge.
- Leadership oversight of curriculum implementation is insufficient, leading to variance in how effectively pupils build secure understanding.
- The school must improve communication with parents, as some feel concerns are not addressed and they are not well informed.
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 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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.
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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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