The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 73% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2011
- 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
73%
+11.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% 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 10 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
- 116
- Capacity
- 55%
- FSM
- 2.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Head
- Mr Tommy Towers (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Knockdown Road, Sherston, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 0NJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Sherston CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Sherston CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Sherston CofE Primary School?
Sherston CofE Primary School currently has 116 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Sherston CofE Primary School take?
Sherston CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Sherston CofE Primary School?
Sherston CofE Primary School is in Malmesbury, SN16 0NJ, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Sherston CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Sherston CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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