Horningsham Primary School
WARMINSTER, BA12 7LW · Wiltshire · primary school
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87th 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 3,445 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.8/10 among them, against 6.4/10 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 | 89.0 · 97 | 40% | 3.88 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Horningsham Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 89.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in May 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.8 out of 10 among them, against 6.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and Forest School trips.
Getting in
The published school roll is 68 pupils against a stated capacity of 84. 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 standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the Forest School sessions?
What Ofsted said about Horningsham Primary School
Overview
Horningsham Primary School is a small, inclusive setting where pupils are "proud to attend" and feel safe. The report highlights "strong" standards in attendance, behaviour, and personal development, alongside an "expected standard" in academic achievement and teaching. Leaders are praised for placing pupils at the centre of decisions, with parents being "unanimous in their praise" for how well children are looked after.
Strengths
- Attendance is "consistently above those of similar schools nationally," with persistent absence being "rare."
- Pupils show "politeness and respect," learning without disruption and demonstrating a "high degree of empathy."
- The personal development programme is "highly ambitious," helping pupils become "informed young citizens" with detailed knowledge of safety and relationships.
- Staff provide "high-quality pastoral support," enabling pupils to self-refer for help and develop as "reflective thinkers."
- The curriculum is "ambitious and well sequenced," preparing pupils effectively for secondary school.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should strengthen evaluation of how pupils "deepen their knowledge and understanding so that more pupils excel academically."
- Staff must use assessment information to design activities that "build firmly on the essential knowledge that pupils need to learn next."
- Teaching should ensure pupils "apply their phonics knowledge consistently well so that all pupils spell accurately."
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 44% |
| 2024/25 | 89% |
| 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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