St George's Catholic Primary School, Warminster
Warminster, BA12 9EZ · Wiltshire · primary school
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151st 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 — 3.7/10 against 2,685 of them, against 3.6/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| 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.
St George's Catholic Primary School, Warminster overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The percentage reaching the higher standard was 0.0%, 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 (3.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.6 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in December 2023.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 70 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 plan to raise the percentage of pupils reaching the higher standard in core subjects? What specific actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating from the 2023 inspection? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs support pupils' daily routine and learning?
What Ofsted said about St George's Catholic Primary School, Warminster
Overview
The inspection found that the school has experienced an “unsettled period” due to staffing and leadership changes, resulting in pupils not learning effectively. While the school is making some headway in addressing weaknesses, the overall effectiveness and quality of education are judged as requiring improvement.
Strengths
- Pupils display “positive attitudes to learning” and are described as “polite and well mannered.”
- The school fosters a “friendly ethos” where pupils feel safe and value the “supportive and caring culture.”
- Behaviour is “calm and orderly” with “high expectations,” and disruptions are managed quickly.
- Pupils benefit from activities extending learning beyond the academic, such as fundraising, which supports them in becoming “responsible citizens.”
- Staff appreciate the support leaders provide regarding their workload.
Areas to improve
- The school must strengthen curriculum leadership, as many subject leaders are new and lack the necessary “curriculum expertise.”
- Teaching activities do not always enable pupils, particularly those with SEND, to “sequentially build their knowledge over time.”
- Assessment is not used effectively to check what pupils know, meaning “gaps in pupils’ knowledge are not identified” and persist.
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 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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