The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (106% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.8
6.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
49%
7.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
49%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.19
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 253 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 107 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,465
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 13.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- THE ATHELSTAN TRUST
- Head
- Mr Brett Jouny (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Corn Gastons, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 0DF
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Malmesbury School a selective school?
No. Malmesbury School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Malmesbury School's Ofsted rating?
Malmesbury School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Malmesbury School?
Malmesbury School currently has 1,465 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Malmesbury School take?
Malmesbury School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Malmesbury School?
Malmesbury School is in Malmesbury, SN16 0DF, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Malmesbury School have a sixth form?
Yes, Malmesbury School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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