Shaw CE Primary School
Melksham, SN12 8EQ · Wiltshire · primary school
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48th 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 — 6.3/10 against 4,023 of them, against 6.2/10 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) 2024/25 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 25% | 1.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Shaw CE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 9.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 189 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Shaw CE Primary School
Overview
Shaw CE Primary School is described as a "calm and orderly place where pupils learn well," characterised by "warm and encouraging" relationships between staff and pupils. The report highlights that leaders and staff share a "passion for every pupil to do as well as they can," fostering an environment where children feel valued, safe, and supported in their social and academic development.
Strengths
- Pupils are "respectful and polite," with bullying being "rare" and quickly resolved when it occurs.
- Staff possess "strong subject knowledge" and use assessments effectively to provide timely support, particularly in early reading and for pupils at risk of falling behind.
- The curriculum is "clearly sequenced," allowing pupils to confidently build on prior knowledge, notably in physical education.
- Leaders identify the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well, ensuring they receive appropriate, manageable support.
- Pupils develop a strong moral compass, learning to challenge discrimination and understanding "what makes a positive relationship."
Areas to improve
- In some wider curriculum subjects, leaders do not sufficiently assess what pupils know; subject leaders must check understanding to assure the quality of learning over time.
- Expectations regarding the care pupils take in their work are not met consistently, leading to inaccuracies in calculations; leaders must ensure teachers have clear expectations of how work is set out.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with thorough records, appropriate staff checks, and well-thought-out decisions ensuring families receive necessary help.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 32% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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