Sutton Benger Church of England Primary School
Chippenham, SN15 4RP · Wiltshire · primary school
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23rd 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 — 8.3/10 against 4,236 of them, against 8.3/10 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 | 85.0 · 94 | 40% | 3.75 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sutton Benger Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 85.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.3 out of 10 either way).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a science club and participate in gymnastics, football, dodgeball, and basketball. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 165 pupils against a stated capacity of 180. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the science club? How does the school manage the transition for children joining from other primary schools?
What Ofsted said about Sutton Benger Church of England Primary School
Overview
Sutton Benger Church of England Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a school with a ‘warm, inclusive ethos’ where pupils feel valued, safe, and motivated to learn. Leaders and staff are praised for their dedication, creating an environment where pupils demonstrate high standards of behaviour and respect for one another.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘ambitious’ and ‘well-designed’ in most subjects, ensuring pupils ‘know and remember more over time’.
- Reading is a clear priority; the phonics curriculum is ‘well planned’ and staff teach it ‘skilfully’, helping pupils become ‘confident and fluent readers’.
- Staff support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) effectively, adapting the curriculum so they can ‘learn successfully’.
- Pupils benefit from a ‘range of opportunities’ for wider development, including leadership roles and clubs, fostering confidence and community engagement.
- Leaders and the trust ‘understand accurately’ the school’s strengths and next steps, fulfilling their statutory duties effectively.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum does not clearly identify the ‘important vocabulary and knowledge’ pupils need to learn, limiting their progress.
- Assessment is not used effectively across all subjects; staff checks on pupil knowledge are sometimes not used well, meaning ‘errors and misconceptions go uncorrected’.
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 | 74% |
| 2023/24 | 88% |
| 2024/25 | 85% |
| 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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