The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp 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)
99
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 8 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
Numbers
- Pupils
- 133
- Capacity
- 40%
- FSM
- 50.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
- Head
- Mr Michael Park
Provisions
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Ruskin Avenue, Melksham, SN12 7NG
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is The Manor CofE VC Primary School a selective school?
No. The Manor CofE VC Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Manor CofE VC Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Manor CofE VC Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Manor CofE VC Primary School?
The Manor CofE VC Primary School currently has 133 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Manor CofE VC Primary School take?
The Manor CofE VC Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Manor CofE VC Primary School?
The Manor CofE VC Primary School is in Melksham, SN12 7NG, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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