Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Warminster, BA12 8LF · Wiltshire · primary school
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69th 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 4,275 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6/10 among them, against 5.2/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2022. 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 5.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 153 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
Since the last inspection was in 2022, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school support pupils who are working towards the higher standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where “pupils are enthusiastic learners” with “positive attitudes” that create a “purposeful learning environment.” Leaders maintain “high expectations,” and the curriculum has been strengthened since the previous inspection, particularly in early reading and mathematics. The school is judged as “Good” across all categories, including overall effectiveness, quality of education, and leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and can easily request conversations with staff via an effective system called ‘bubble time’.
- The curriculum in early reading and mathematics is strong, with pupils building knowledge “cumulatively over time.”
- Leaders provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, resulting in “demonstrable improvement” in behaviour.
- Personal development is coherent, with age-appropriate lessons on healthy relationships and online safety.
- Governors provide “appropriate support and challenge” and are sensitive to staff workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the knowledge pupils should learn is “not as well defined as it could be,” preventing cumulative learning.
- Leaders do not monitor the implementation and impact of the curriculum “as effectively as they could,” limiting their ability to evaluate pupil progress fully.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are “effective,” with staff receiving thorough training and leaders taking “appropriate and timely action” when concerns arise.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 45% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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