Oare Church of England Primary School
Marlborough, SN8 4JL · Wiltshire · primary school
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156th 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 — 0.2/10 against 3,930 of them, against 0.7/10 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) 2023/24 | 36.0 · 6 | 40% | 0.22 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2023/24 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Oare Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 36.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 63%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 6%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. 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 (0.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Cuckoo Club and Forest School, play football, tennis, tag rugby, athletics, martial arts, sailing, paddle boarding, and windsurfing, and learn dance, strings, wind, piano, and choir. They visit Cowes for UKSA sailing, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 44 pupils against a stated capacity of 119. 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 activities take place during the Forest Club sessions?
What Ofsted said about Oare Church of England Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that Oare Church of England Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school is described as a “calm learning environment” with a “strong sense of community,” where pupils feel “happy and safe” and are “well prepared for their next stage of learning.”
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a “warm and nurturing environment” and form strong relationships with staff who “know their pupils well.”
- The curriculum has been “carefully revised” to suit mixed-age classes, with content that is “well designed and sequenced.”
- Reading provision is effective; the school delivers an “effective phonics curriculum” and ensures pupils build “reading fluency.”
- Staff have an “accurate understanding” of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), providing necessary support to access the curriculum.
- Attendance has improved due to the school’s “close focus” on this area and its work with families.
Areas to improve
- The trust must ensure the revised curriculum is “fully embedded” so that pupils “secure and deepen their knowledge well across all subjects,” as this is currently inconsistent in some areas.
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 36% |
| England | 63% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,190 state schools in England we hold a 2023/24 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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