Woodborough Church of England Primary School
Pewsey, SN9 5PL · Wiltshire · primary school
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13th 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 1,528 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.2/10 among them, against 9.0/10 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 | 82.0 · 90 | 40% | 3.62 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 18.0 · 89 | 25% | 2.23 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Woodborough Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 18.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 8.2 out of 10 among them, against 9.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school 'Fun Club'.
Getting in
The published school roll is 146 pupils against a stated capacity of 209. 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 curriculum support pupils in reaching the higher standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school 'Fun Club'? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in day-to-day teaching?
What Ofsted said about Woodborough Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils are described as ‘happy and safe’, benefiting from ‘warm and respectful relationships’ within a community bound by ‘Woodborough magic’. The report highlights a ‘clear vision’ for high-quality education, with leaders and governors working together to maintain effectiveness despite past challenges.
Strengths
- The ‘youngest children get off to a flying start’, with a ‘sharp focus on developing children’s language and communication skills’ in Reception.
- ‘Highly effective teaching’ ensures pupils quickly learn to read, with ‘carefully chosen books’ building fluency and confidence.
- ‘Teaching presents information clearly’ and ‘quickly identifies and remedies any misconceptions’, including effective adaptations for pupils with special educational needs.
- Leaders have devised an ‘effective personal, social and health education curriculum’ where pupils learn about healthy relationships and well-being.
- Staff receive ‘useful professional development’ and speak ‘exceptionally highly of the quality of leadership and support for their well-being’.
Areas to improve
- In ‘a few subjects, leaders have not identified the key knowledge that pupils need to learn and by when’, meaning pupils do not gain the same depth of understanding as in other subjects. Leaders should ensure essential knowledge is identified in all subjects.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders having a ‘strong understanding of the school’s safeguarding context’ and providing staff with useful training to report concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 82% |
| 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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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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