The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% 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
69%
+7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 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.
9% 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, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 195
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 14.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
- Head
- Mr Thomas Brewer
Provisions
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Corsham Road, Shaw, Melksham, SN12 8EQ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Shaw CE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shaw CE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shaw CE Primary School?
Shaw CE Primary School currently has 195 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shaw CE Primary School take?
Shaw CE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shaw CE Primary School?
Shaw CE Primary School is in Melksham, SN12 8EQ, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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