The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement 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
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 16 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 13 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 208
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 9.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Head
- Mrs Hayley Roberts (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Church Road, Derry Hill, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 9NN
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Derry Hill Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Derry Hill Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Derry Hill Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Derry Hill Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Derry Hill Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School take?
Derry Hill Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Derry Hill Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School?
Derry Hill Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is in Calne, SN11 9NN, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Derry Hill Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Derry Hill Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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