Rushall Church of England Primary School
Pewsey, SN9 6EN · Wiltshire · primary school
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146th 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 3,780 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6/10 among them, against 1.2/10 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 | 46.0 · 14 | 40% | 0.55 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 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.
Rushall Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 46.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.6 out of 10 among them, against 1.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 77 pupils against a stated capacity of 150. 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 national median in core subjects? What specific enrichment opportunities are available during the school day? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing the gap in higher standard attainment?
What Ofsted said about Rushall Church of England Primary School
Overview
Rushall Church of England Primary School is judged to be ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes an ‘inclusive and welcoming school’ where pupils are ‘polite and courteous’ and feel safe. Leaders have established a clear curriculum and high expectations, fostering a ‘calm and purposeful environment’ that supports strong behaviour and personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘positive attitudes to their learning’ and value opportunities to contribute through roles such as the ‘worship council’ and ‘eco committee’.
- Leaders ‘prioritise reading’, ensuring pupils gain confidence through effective phonics teaching and access to texts that ‘match the sounds that pupils are learning’.
- In mathematics, teachers provide ‘clear explanations’ and model vocabulary effectively, enabling pupils to ‘confidently use their mathematical knowledge’.
- Staff identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) accurately, ensuring these pupils ‘learn the same curriculum as their peers’.
- Governors ‘hold leaders to account for their actions’ and carry out their duties effectively, supporting positive changes led by the new headteacher.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, ‘assessment is not yet used well enough’ to check retained knowledge, meaning some pupils do not build knowledge securely over time.
- ‘Subject leadership is not yet fully developed’, preventing leaders from having a ‘well-informed view’ of how effectively the curriculum is taught.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff receiving up-to-date training to spot risks and act quickly, while leaders ensure correct checks are made on staff.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 71% |
| 2023/24 | 27% |
| 2024/25 | 46% |
| 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
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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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