Holy Trinity Church of England Academy
Calne, SN11 0AR · Wiltshire · primary school
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104th 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 4,240 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 12 | 35% | 0.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.3 out of 10 among them, against 5.4 out of 10 nationally. Ofsted inspected the school in January 2026 under the new report-card framework, which grades each area separately and gives no overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 211 pupils against a stated capacity of 211. 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 areas did the recent Ofsted inspection highlight for development? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll matches capacity?
What Ofsted said about Holy Trinity Church of England Academy
Overview
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy is described as a “highly inclusive school” with a “strong family feel” where pupils feel “safe and supported.” The report highlights a “strong moral purpose” underpinning inclusion, with “highly effective support” for vulnerable pupils and a curriculum that is “well ordered” and “suitably ambitious.”
Strengths
- Inclusion is rated at a “Strong standard,” with leaders providing “highly effective support” that prioritises wellbeing and removes barriers to learning.
- Safeguarding standards are met, establishing an “open culture” where concerns are “actively identified, acted upon and managed.”
- Attendance has improved markedly, with the vast majority of pupils rarely missing school and persistent absence reducing significantly.
- Pupils generally achieve well, with attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics improving “markedly” after a previous dip.
- Staff and governors maintain “constructive relationships” with parents, resulting in widespread praise and high staff morale.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure teachers use assessment consistently well to design tasks that help pupils “deepen their knowledge, skills and understanding.”
- Early years staff should maximise opportunities for high-quality interactions to extend children’s “speaking skills and vocabulary.”
- Governors should hold the school to account more stringently for every aspect of its work, having previously taken time to update the personal, social, emotional and economic education programme.
Safeguarding
The report states that safeguarding standards are met, with leaders fulfilling responsibilities and creating an environment where “pupils are made safer and feel safe.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 37% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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