Nursteed Community Primary School
Devizes, SN10 3BF · Wiltshire · primary school
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169th 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 — 1.7/10 against 2,721 of them, against 2.0/10 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 | 43.0 · 11 | 40% | 0.42 |
| Ofsted | 1 | 35% | 0.03 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Nursteed Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 43.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.0 out of 10 against all schools). The January 2026 inspection used the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and an after-school club. Sports activities include dodgeball, basketball, parachute games, tag games, and alternative sports.
Getting in
The published school roll is 182 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to raise attainment in writing? How are the separate Ofsted grades from the recent inspection addressed in daily teaching?
What Ofsted said about Nursteed Community Primary School
Overview
The report states that "pupils' experiences of school are mixed" and that, over time, pupils have not been well prepared for their next stage of education due to weaknesses in the curriculum and teaching. However, leaders are addressing these issues head-on, with "tangible improvements" emerging in attendance, behaviour, and specific areas of teaching, particularly in English and mathematics.
Strengths
- Safeguarding standards are met, with an "open culture" where concerns are actively identified and managed.
- Attendance has improved, with "stringent systems" effectively checking pupil presence and reducing persistent absence.
- The wider curriculum is now "well sequenced," helping pupils remember essential content and apply it to new learning.
- Staff modelling and resource use in English teaching have improved, leading to more pupils reading fluently.
- Positive relationships exist between staff and pupils, with many enjoying school and engaging in extra-curricular activities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics continues to rise to prepare pupils for secondary school.
- All staff must adhere to behaviour expectations consistently to prevent disruption and ensure no learning time is wasted.
- Staff require "expert subject knowledge" in their phases and subjects to deliver the curriculum consistently well.
- Teachers must use checks on pupil learning effectively to build on existing knowledge and address gaps promptly.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, meaning leaders have established an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and pupils are made safer.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 50% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 2024/25 | 43% |
| 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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