Mere School
Warminster, BA12 6EW · Wiltshire · primary school
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30th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 8.0/10 against 3,537 of them, against 7.4/10 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 | 77.0 · 82 | 40% | 3.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mere School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 77.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 9.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (8.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join recorder clubs and choir, access instrumental lessons, and participate in musical stage shows, music weeks, and a musical entertainment evening. They also visit London shows.
Getting in
The published school roll is 239 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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 do the 2022 inspection findings align with current teaching practices? What specific support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Mere School
Overview
Mere School continues to be a good school, where leaders and staff maintain high expectations for all pupils. The report highlights a positive school culture where pupils are polite, respectful, and enjoy the broad range of experiences offered. While the curriculum is ambitious in many areas, there are specific inconsistencies in how knowledge is sequenced in some subjects and how reading difficulties are addressed.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite, well mannered and respectful," with positive behaviour and attitudes that ensure no loss of learning time.
- Leaders have designed an "ambitious curriculum" in most subjects, allowing pupils to build on their knowledge successfully, particularly in mathematics.
- Staff promote a "love of reading" through initiatives like ‘snuggle-up days’ and a consistent approach to teaching phonics in Reception.
- Most pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well, with adults using creative methods to help them access the curriculum.
- Leaders are "enthusiastic and dedicated," fostering a strong team spirit and considering staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- In some wider curriculum subjects, leaders must identify the "important knowledge" pupils need to know and the order in which it is taught to prevent gaps in learning.
- Leaders need to ensure that books given to pupils who struggle to read are matched with "greater precision" to the sounds they already know.
- All adults must be "well equipped to support pupils" with reading difficulties so that they catch up quickly.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff attending regular training and using a robust recording system to share concerns about pupils’ welfare.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 80% |
| 2023/24 | 91% |
| 2024/25 | 77% |
| 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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