Stratford-sub-Castle Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Salisbury, SP1 3LL · Wiltshire · primary school
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88th 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 4,203 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4/10 among them, against 4.2/10 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 | 62.0 · 44 | 40% | 1.74 |
| 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.
Stratford-sub-Castle Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 62% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in April 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.4 out of 10 among them, against 4.2 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 147 pupils against a stated capacity of 147. 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
With results slightly below the national median, how does the school support pupils who are not meeting expected standards in maths? Since the inspection was in 2024, what specific improvements have been made to the curriculum since then? How does the school manage class sizes when the roll is at full capacity?
What Ofsted said about Stratford-sub-Castle Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school with a ‘strong sense of community’ where pupils feel welcome and safe. Leaders have driven ‘relentless’ improvements since the last inspection, establishing an ‘ambitious and high-quality education’ with a particular focus on reading and mathematics.
Strengths
- Reading is the ‘highest priority’, with ‘experts in the delivery of the phonics curriculum’ ensuring children get off to a ‘secure start’.
- The curriculum has been ‘overhauled’ to identify key knowledge, allowing pupils to build understanding sequentially in subjects like mathematics.
- Pupils display ‘positive behaviour’, are ‘polite and kind’, and enjoy responsibilities such as leading collective worship.
- Staff foster ‘caring and positive relationships’, helping pupils feel safe and supported.
- The school promotes personal development, with pupils learning about ‘world faiths’, ‘healthy relationships’, and making a ‘positive contribution to society’.
Areas to improve
- Assessment in ‘some wider curriculum subjects is not well developed’, meaning the school lacks a clear understanding of pupil knowledge gaps.
- Consequently, pupils’ knowledge does not build sequentially in these subjects; for example, in history, pupils do not have a ‘secure understanding of chronology’.
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 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 62% |
| 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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