Seagry Church of England Primary School
Chippenham, SN15 5EX · Wiltshire · primary school
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157th 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 1,801 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 | 33.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.17 |
| 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.
Seagry Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2023/24, 33.0% 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%. 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). Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 29 pupils against a stated capacity of 90. 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 in raising their attainment from the current 33.0% to the national median of 63%? What specific strategies are in place to help more pupils reach the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating while addressing these academic gaps?
What Ofsted said about Seagry Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils describe the school as ‘a small school where everyone is friendly’ and feel valued within a ‘calm and purposeful environment’. The report highlights a ‘broad and ambitious curriculum’ with a strong focus on early reading and personal development, noting that staff are proud to work in a setting that thoughtfully manages their well-being.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate a ‘love of reading’, with staff ensuring books ‘match the sounds they are learning’ and providing effective support for those falling behind.
- Children in early years settle well, following routines and gaining essential vocabulary through a ‘sharp focus on developing children’s communication and language skills’.
- Pupils confidently recall the school’s ‘grapes’ values and understand the importance of mutual respect, equality, and keeping themselves safe, including online.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘well supported’, with staff adapting learning to meet individual needs effectively.
- Trust leaders and the local academy council provide ‘meaningful support and challenge’, maintaining a good understanding of the school’s priorities.
Areas to improve
- Assessment is ‘not used with enough precision to check what pupils know and remember’, hindering the adaptation of learning to deepen understanding.
- Communication between the school, trust, and parents is not always effective, leaving some parents feeling ‘not well informed about their child’s education’.
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 | 100% |
| 2023/24 | 33% |
| 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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