Walwayne Court School
Trowbridge, BA14 9DU · Wiltshire · primary school
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150th 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 4,255 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1/10 among them, against 2.4/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 62% | 1.98 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Walwayne Court School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1 out of 10 among them, against 2.4 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join football, netball, multi skills, dance, mindfulness and magic clubs, alongside cross country, rugby and tri-golf. A Year 6 residential trip to Plas Pencelli, Wales, is offered, and both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 239 pupils against a stated capacity of 300. 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 progress from the expected to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children who need extra help in maths?
What Ofsted said about Walwayne Court School
Overview
Walwayne Court School is described as a place where the ethos ‘together we are stronger’ creates "warm and nurturing relationships," ensuring pupils are "happy and safe." However, the report states that the "pace of improvement... has been too slow," resulting in a quality of education that "Requires improvement" because the curriculum does not yet meet the needs of all pupils across every subject.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "high levels of respect and kindness," adhering to core values of being ready, respectful, and safe.
- Early reading provision is strong, with a "securely in place" phonics programme helping children "get off to a great start."
- Personal development is a strength, offering "rich developmental experiences" like residential trips that build resilience and leadership.
- The school provides "high-quality pastoral support" and teaches pupils to "celebrate diversity."
- Early years provision is effective, enabling children to learn independence and build foundational knowledge well.
Areas to improve
- The school must accelerate improvements to ensure the curriculum in all subjects "identifies the important content clearly" and is delivered effectively.
- Teachers must use assessment more effectively to check what pupils know and remember, as current checks are "not secure across all subjects."
- Governors and leaders must ensure actions to improve the school are "timely and impacting fully on the quality of education."
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 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 40% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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