Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School
Marlborough, SN8 4EL · Wiltshire · primary school
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40th 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 — 6.2/10 against 4,296 of them, against 6.6/10 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2025. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (6.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs including Cooking, Calm Kids, Choir, and British Sign Language. Sports cover basketball, football, hockey, and netball. Arts activities include the Christmas Singing Group, Nativity, and Leavers' Play. Trips visit PGL Osmington Bay, Charterhouse, and the Marlborough Literary Festival.
Getting in
The published school roll is 53 pupils against a stated capacity of 112. 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 need extra help with reading? What does a typical day look like for a child in the Calm Kids club? How are trips like PGL Osmington Bay organised for families?
What Ofsted said about Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school provides a “secure, close-knit and family-like atmosphere” where pupils feel a “strong sense of belonging” and are “well supported and cared for.” Leaders have steered the school “sensitively, yet resolutely” through recent changes, ensuring high expectations remain central to the educational experience.
Strengths
- Pupils thrive in a “nurturing environment,” behaving well and working happily together while developing confidence and personal responsibility.
- The school delivers a “broad and rich educational experience” with a “strong, cohesive curriculum” that supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively.
- There is a “strong emphasis on making sure pupils learn to read,” with most achieving fluency by the end of Year 2 and gaining confidence in comprehension.
- Pupils “confidently perform core mathematical operations” by Year 2, setting a solid foundation for more challenging mathematics in later years.
- Attendance has “improved substantially” due to focused actions by leaders working closely with families.
Areas to improve
- The agreed approach to teaching is “in its infancy and is not used consistently,” meaning some pupils do not learn the curriculum to the intended depth.
- The school must ensure the English curriculum prioritises secure handwriting, spelling, and punctuation skills by the end of key stage 1, as some pupils currently lack these foundations.
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 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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