Heytesbury Church of England Primary School
Warminster, BA12 0EA · Wiltshire · primary school
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119th 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 3,978 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9/10 among them, against 3.4/10 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) 2023/24 | 64.0 · 49 | 62% | 3.03 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 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.
Heytesbury Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 6%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9 out of 10 among them, against 3.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Tag Rugby, a Dance Festival, and trips to Palette and Pasture and Weymouth Sea Life Adventure. Wraparound care is available, including an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 32 pupils against a stated capacity of 90. 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 to progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the wraparound care provision? How does the school maintain engagement for pupils in the smaller classes?
What Ofsted said about Heytesbury Church of England Primary School
Overview
Heytesbury Church of England Primary School is described as a “small school with big ambition” where staff maintain “high expectations” for pupil achievement. The report highlights a “strong sense of community” where pupils feel “happy and safe” and are well-prepared for their next stage of education.
Strengths
- The curriculum is designed in a “clear and logical order,” helping pupils in mixed-age classes to “secure their knowledge well.”
- Teachers are “knowledgeable” and effectively address misconceptions, ensuring pupils build understanding from Reception Year onwards.
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is “well matched” to individual barriers, enabling them to achieve the same outcomes as peers.
- The reading curriculum is “effective,” with staff expertly helping pupils apply phonics knowledge to build “reading confidence and fluency.”
- Personal, social and health education (PSHE) is “well designed,” fostering responsible citizens who contribute positively to the community.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, work does not consistently provide “sufficient challenge,” meaning pupils do not “deepen their knowledge as well as they could.” The trust should support teachers to enable pupils to produce the “highest quality of work” across all subjects.
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 64% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,190 state schools in England we hold a 2023/24 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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