Seend Church of England Primary School
Melksham, SN12 6NJ · Wiltshire · primary school
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111st 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 4,194 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5/10 among them, against 2.8/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| 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.
Seend Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The proportion reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5 out of 10 among them, against 2.8 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 71 pupils against a stated capacity of 112. 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 to reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who are not yet meeting expected standards? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in practice?
What Ofsted said about Seend Church of England Primary School
Overview
Seend Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a “caring ethos” where pupils are “polite, courteous and well mannered.” Leaders provide a “broad and exciting curriculum” that is well planned, ensuring pupils with special educational needs access the same content as their peers. The school fosters a “calm and orderly atmosphere” where staff hold high expectations for behaviour and learning.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe, enjoy school, and attend regularly, supported by strong pastoral care and clear values such as “respect” and “empathy.”
- The curriculum is “well-sequenced,” particularly in mathematics, where pupils build on prior knowledge to reason and solve problems with confidence.
- Leaders prioritise reading, ensuring children learn phonics from Reception; staff use “funny voices” to bring stories alive, inspiring pupils to read more.
- Staff receive high-quality training and feel well supported by leaders who are “mindful of their workload and well-being.”
- Older pupils take on responsibilities seriously, including roles as student leaders and buddies for younger children.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must establish rigorous assessment systems across all subjects to check what pupils know and remember, as recall of prior learning is currently insecure in some areas.
- Leaders need to continue working with parents to improve communication, specifically providing more information on how well their child is doing.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders creating a “strong culture of safeguarding” where staff are confident to report concerns and swift to support pupils in need.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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