The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- 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
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp 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)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 139
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 11.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Head
- Mr Ian Albrow (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
12 official reports linked on this page, including 11 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2019 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2013 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2011 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
September 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Sambourne Road, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 8LF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Minster CofE Primary School
Primary · 426m away
Warminster School
Independent · 660m away
Princecroft Primary School
Primary · 663m away
The Avenue Primary School and Children's Centre
Primary · 894m away
St John's CofE School
Primary · 1.5km away
Warminster Kingdown
Secondary · 1.7km away
Kingdown School
Secondary · 1.7km away
St George's Catholic Primary School, Warminster
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 139 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Warminster, BA12 8LF, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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