Sutton Veny CofE School
Sutton Veny, BA12 7AP · Wiltshire · primary school
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80th 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 1,665 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3/10 among them, against 4.5/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Sutton Veny CofE School 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 higher standard was reached by 4.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.3 out of 10 among them, against 4.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in netball, tag rugby, tri-golf, hockey, football, tennis, handball, and swimming. They also join Arts Week, attend a dance festival in Bath, and take part in an orienteering festival in Southleigh Woods. A breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 168 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 to reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in Arts Week? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning routine?
What Ofsted said about Sutton Veny CofE School
Overview
Sutton Veny CofE School is judged ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ early years provision. The report highlights a strong sense of community where pupils are polite, respectful, and proud of their roles, supported by leaders with a clear vision. While the curriculum is ambitious and well-sequenced in the early years and core subjects, inconsistencies remain in some foundation subjects.
Strengths
- Early years staff deliver an ‘ambitious curriculum’ that ensures children are ‘very well prepared for Year 1’, earning an ‘Outstanding’ judgement.
- Pupils benefit from a rich ‘enrichment curriculum’ including activities like falconry, yoga, and residential visits that help them ‘conquer your fears’.
- Reading is a priority; staff effectively support phonics and reading fluency, using ‘high-quality texts’ to deepen pupils’ knowledge of British values.
- Positive relationships prevail, with pupils describing the school as a ‘family’ and noting that ‘bullying rarely happens’.
- Leaders and governors actively support staff well-being and seek to reduce workload while maintaining high standards.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must identify ‘essential knowledge’ in some foundation subjects to ensure the curriculum guides teachers precisely enough for pupils to secure important concepts.
- Staff need to consistently check that pupils use their phonic knowledge to spell words correctly, a gap leaders have plans to rectify.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust checks, clear reporting expectations, and swift support for vulnerable pupils.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 38% |
| 2023/24 | 94% |
| 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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