Great Wishford CofE (VA) Primary School
Salisbury, SP2 0PQ · Wiltshire · primary school
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180th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.0/10 against 3,224 of them, against 0.4/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 0.0 · 0 | 62% | 0.01 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Great Wishford CofE (VA) Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 0.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 55 pupils against a stated capacity of 105. 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 core subjects? What specific interventions are in place to raise attainment in reading, writing, and maths? How does the school monitor progress for pupils in the lower performing groups?
What Ofsted said about Great Wishford CofE (VA) Primary School
Overview
Great Wishford C of E (VA) Primary School is described as a "small school with a big heart" where staff are "kind and caring" and pupils feel "happy and safe." The report states that the school has "transformed the curriculum" to support knowledge building, resulting in most pupils achieving well, with all key judgement areas rated as Good.
Strengths
- The school implements a "well-sequenced phonics programme" that helps pupils build secure knowledge of sounds and blending.
- The "wider curriculum is ambitious and carefully sequenced," ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive appropriate support to learn alongside peers.
- Pupils demonstrate strong personal development, reflecting on world issues and understanding "fundamental British values" in everyday life.
- Staff maintain "high expectations of behaviour," ensuring pupils remain "focused and engaged in their learning."
- The trust and local academy council work in "close partnership" to provide effective support and challenge.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not always "identify and correct errors that pupils make," leading to misconceptions that hinder knowledge building.
- The trust must ensure assessment is used effectively to "check for misconceptions and that these are addressed" across the curriculum.
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 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 0% |
| 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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