The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 13% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
13%
-49.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
96
-10.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
93
-12.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
97
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 8 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 58
- Capacity
- 64%
- FSM
- 15.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Shaun Carter (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Dauntsey Road, Great Somerford, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 5HS
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy?
Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy currently has 58 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy take?
Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy?
Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy is in Chippenham, SN15 5HS, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy have a sixth form?
No, Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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