The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 205
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 9.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Head
- Mr Andrew Ind (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
July 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
February 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
July 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Middle Lane, Cherhill, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 8XX
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
Is Cherhill CofE School a selective school?
No. Cherhill CofE School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Cherhill CofE School's Ofsted rating?
Cherhill CofE School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Cherhill CofE School?
Cherhill CofE School currently has 205 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Cherhill CofE School take?
Cherhill CofE School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Cherhill CofE School?
Cherhill CofE School is in Calne, SN11 8XX, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Cherhill CofE School have a sixth form?
No, Cherhill CofE School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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