New Close Primary School
Warminster, BA12 9JJ · Wiltshire · primary school
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70th 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 — 5.2/10 against 3,839 of them, against 5.2/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 41% | 2.45 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 26% | 1.02 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
New Close Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 5.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (5.2 out of 10 either way). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022.
Getting in
The published school roll is 172 pupils against a stated capacity of 203. 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 working towards the expected standard in maths? What specific trips or external visits are planned for the current academic year? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about New Close Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where leaders and staff maintain "high expectations for pupils’ learning and behaviour," creating a "calm place to learn." Pupils enjoy attending, benefit from strong links with local military regiments, and receive effective support for their emotional well-being and personal development.
Strengths
- Teachers possess "secure subject knowledge" in many areas, particularly in art and mathematics, where they prioritise "core knowledge that underpins pupils’ future learning."
- Reading is a high priority, with teachers modelling "accuracy and fluency" and providing "skilful" additional support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- The school fosters positive behaviour and attitudes; pupils "respect the school rules," enjoy rewards, and report that "bullying does not happen."
- Early years staff effectively guide children to become "independent and self-reliant learners," preparing them well for the next stage of education.
- Leaders work closely with parents to improve attendance and prioritise staff well-being, with the trust holding leaders to account for effectiveness.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must strengthen teachers’ subject knowledge in a "small number of subjects" so that pupils learn equally well across the entire curriculum.
- Assessment practices need refinement in some subjects to ensure teachers have a "full picture of what pupils know and need to learn next," particularly regarding phonic and reading progress for SEND pupils.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," noting that recruitment checks are thorough, staff are vigilant and well-trained, and pupils learn to keep themselves safe, including online.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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