Ramsbury Primary School
Marlborough, SN8 2QH · Wiltshire · primary school
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3rd 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 2,369 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.3/10 among them, against 8.4/10 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 | 78.0 · 84 | 40% | 3.36 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| 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.
Ramsbury Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 78.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 15.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 7.3 out of 10 among them, against 8.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the Orchestra, Choirs, Jazz Band, Brass Group, and Woodwind Ensemble. Sports include Golf, Football, Netball, Hockey, Tag Rugby, Orienteering, Quad Kids, and Cricket. Arts events feature Ramsbury’s Got Talent, the Eisteddfod, School Summer Concert, Year 6 Musical Production, and Music for a Summer’s Evening. Trips visit Avebury, Marvell Zoo, Highclere Castle, Braeside, Rockley, and Junior Good Citizen sites. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 186 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 do not reach the higher standard? What does the after-school club typically involve? How are the residential trips structured for younger
What Ofsted said about Ramsbury Primary School
Overview
Ramsbury Primary School is described as a “warm and nurturing” environment where “pupils thrive” and share a “joy of learning.” The report highlights a “rich, ambitious and inclusive curriculum” that is “coherently and precisely sequenced,” enabling pupils to recall extensive knowledge over time. Leaders maintain “relentless” high expectations, fostering a “strong community spirit” and ensuring pupils are well-prepared for life in modern Britain.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “kindness and respect” towards each other, with bullying being “rare” and handled quickly.
- The curriculum is meticulously planned, allowing pupils to “remember and apply their knowledge to new learning” across subjects like art and mathematics.
- As a “reading school,” the institution shares “excellent practice” widely, with precise tracking ensuring pupils who fall behind can “catch up quickly.”
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities is “bespoke and appropriate,” enabling them to “learn successfully and with confidence.”
- Leaders provide an “exceptional range of extra-curricular opportunities,” including music and sports, fostering positive contributions to society.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with leaders being “highly vigilant” and acting “promptly” to any worries while proactively working with external agencies to support vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 84% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 78% |
| 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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