Malmesbury School
Malmesbury, SN16 0DF · Wiltshire · secondary school
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3rd of 27 secondary schools in Wiltshire we can score, 28 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 691 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6/10 among them, against 7.0/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 51.4 · 66 | 30% | 1.97 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.34 · 75 | 25% | 1.88 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 49.9 · 70 | 10% | 0.70 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Malmesbury School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.9% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 49.8, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 stood at +0.34 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally starting from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.4 out of 10 among them, against 6.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dungeons and Dragons, Robotics, and Christian Union clubs, or take Music Tuition.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,438 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,384. 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
What support is available for pupils aiming to raise their Progress 8 scores? How are the Robotics and Music Tuition provisions scheduled around core lessons?
What Ofsted said about Malmesbury School
Overview
Malmesbury School is judged as ‘Outstanding’ across all inspection categories, including the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership. The report describes a school with a ‘respectful and aspirational culture’ where pupils achieve ‘exceptionally well’ within a ‘highly ambitious curriculum’. Leaders and staff are supported effectively by the Athelstan Trust to maintain high standards.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from ‘warm relationships’ and a culture where they feel safe, with bullying ‘not tolerated’ and concerns reported confidently.
- The curriculum is ‘highly ambitious’, ensuring pupils build deep knowledge and understanding, particularly in the sixth form.
- Disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘swiftly identified’ and receive tailored support, including bespoke interventions like ‘The Bungalow’.
- Reading is a clear priority, with carefully chosen texts and targeted support helping pupils build ‘accuracy, fluency and confidence’.
- The careers programme is described as a ‘model of excellence’, offering meaningful work experiences and personalised mentoring for future pathways.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with an open culture that prioritises pupils’ interests.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 51.8 |
| 2024/25 | 49.8 |
| 2025/26 | 49.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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