The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- 8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 185
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 7.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- EQUA MEAD LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Philippa Winbolt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Sandfield, West Lavington, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 4HY
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Dauntsey Academy Primary School a selective school?
No. Dauntsey Academy Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Dauntsey Academy Primary School?
Dauntsey Academy Primary School currently has 185 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Dauntsey Academy Primary School take?
Dauntsey Academy Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Dauntsey Academy Primary School?
Dauntsey Academy Primary School is in Devizes, SN10 4HY, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Dauntsey Academy Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Dauntsey Academy Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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