Wylye Valley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Warminster, BA12 0PN · Wiltshire · primary school
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81st 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 4,294 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5/10 among them, against 4.6/10 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 | 71.0 · 68 | 40% | 2.73 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wylye Valley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 71.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5 out of 10 among them, against 4.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Yoga, Science, Animal Club, Sewing, Forest School, Dance Club, and Gardening Club, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 129 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve outcomes in the similar-intake comparison group? How does the after-school club integrate with the wider curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Wylye Valley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Overview
Wylye Valley Church of England Voluntary-Aided Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "caring and warm" environment where pupils enjoy attending. Leaders have planned a "well-sequenced and broad curriculum" that supports strong pupil progress, particularly in reading and mathematics, while fostering a strong sense of community through values like "love, care and respect."
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate "good recall" in subjects such as mathematics, supported by effective interventions and tracking tools like the ‘class passport’.
- Reading is prioritised throughout the curriculum, with staff carefully tracking understanding and providing support to help pupils catch up quickly.
- The personal, social and health education programme is "well planned," helping pupils manage their feelings and understand healthy relationships.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported," with staff receiving regular training to identify needs early.
- Governors "effectively support and challenge leaders," collaborating with other schools to access additional resources and professional development.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, leaders have not planned assessments effectively to check essential knowledge, meaning "precise information about gaps in pupils’ learning is not identified."
- Leaders need to ensure assessment information is planned well so subject leaders fully understand pupil progress through the curriculum.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training, reporting concerns promptly, and working closely with external agencies to support families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 77% |
| 2023/24 | 81% |
| 2024/25 | 71% |
| 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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