The Manor CofE VC Primary School
Melksham, SN12 7NG · Wiltshire · primary school
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106th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.9/10 against 1,383 of them, against 3.8/10 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 62% | 1.00 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 38% | 2.84 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Manor CofE VC Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the school’s figure was 12.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 121 pupils against a stated capacity of 336. 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 are offered during the lunchtime break? How does the school monitor progress for pupils in the top 12.0%?
What Ofsted said about The Manor CofE VC Primary School
Overview
The inspection found that The Manor CofE VC Primary School provides a high-quality education, with all key judgement areas rated as 'Good'. Leaders have successfully overhauled the curriculum, creating an "ambitious and interesting" learning environment where pupils are "friendly and polite" and achieve well. The school has moved on significantly from its previous 'Requires improvement' rating, demonstrating strong leadership and effective support for all pupils.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "clearly sequenced," particularly in reading, where children learn to blend sounds early and receive "precise support" to catch up if they fall behind.
- Staff "swiftly identify pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)" and provide well-planned support, enabling them to "progress through the curriculum successfully."
- Pupils enjoy a "well-structured personal development programme" that includes diverse cultural experiences, such as visits to the theatre and the Houses of Parliament.
- Attendance has "risen sharply" due to meticulous analysis of absence patterns and close collaboration with families to address underlying causes.
- The school fosters a positive culture where staff have "high expectations for learning" and pupils value the rewards for making positive choices.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, assessment data is not used effectively to adapt the curriculum, leading to some pupils developing "gaps in their knowledge." The school must ensure teachers use assessment to support cumulative knowledge building in all subjects.
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 | 25% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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
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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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