The short version
Below-average SATs results. 80% capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 54% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
54%
-8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 216
- Capacity
- 80%
- FSM
- 13.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- ASCEND LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Hilary MacMeekin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Clarendon Drive, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN4 8BT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Noremarsh Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Noremarsh Junior School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in July 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Noremarsh Junior School?
Noremarsh Junior School currently has 216 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Noremarsh Junior School take?
Noremarsh Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Noremarsh Junior School?
Noremarsh Junior School is in Swindon, SN4 8BT, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Noremarsh Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Noremarsh Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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