Preshute Church of England Primary School
Marlborough, SN8 4HH · Wiltshire · primary school
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51st 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 the 3,672 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6/10 among them, against 6.1/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 25% | 2.09 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Preshute Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 15.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6 out of 10 among them, against 6.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and after-school club. Activities include sewing, choir, piano lessons, netball, The Daily Mile, and soccer. External links exist with Marlborough Rugby, Youth Football, and Academy of Dance and Drama. Trips include Year 5 and 6 residencies and a Literacy Festival.
Getting in
The published school roll is 135 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 support is available for children joining from outside the immediate catchment area? How are the residential trips structured to ensure all pupils participate fully?
What Ofsted said about Preshute Church of England Primary School
Overview
Preshute Church of England Primary School is described as a “friendly and inclusive school” where staff and pupils share “very positive relationships.” The inspection judged the school’s overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and early years provision as ‘Good’.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “sequenced well” to help pupils build on prior learning, with a “well designed and ambitious” mathematics programme.
- Reading is “at the heart of the curriculum,” featuring a consistent phonics approach and challenging texts that extend vocabulary.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “accurately identified and supported” to progress alongside their peers.
- There is a “culture of support and kindness,” with pupils feeling safe, confident to share worries, and engaged in community contributions.
- Early years provision ensures children “get off to a positive start,” developing independence and sustained concentration.
Areas to improve
- The implementation of the intended curriculum is “not yet consistent across all subjects and classes,” meaning pupils do not yet build on prior knowledge in all areas.
- The school should “continue to embed the curriculum” so pupils can deepen their understanding across the full breadth of subjects.
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 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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