The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 77% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 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
77%
+15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
4% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 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
- 210
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Head
- Mr James Hobbs (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
September 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
January 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
Emwell Street, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 8JA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWarminster School
Independent · Very close
Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 426m away
Princecroft Primary School
Primary · 632m away
The Avenue Primary School and Children's Centre
Primary · 737m away
St John's CofE School
Primary · 1.6km away
Warminster Kingdown
Secondary · 1.7km away
Kingdown School
Secondary · 1.7km away
St George's Catholic Primary School, Warminster
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Minster CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Minster CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Minster CofE Primary School?
The Minster CofE Primary School currently has 210 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Minster CofE Primary School take?
The Minster CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Minster CofE Primary School?
The Minster CofE Primary School is in Warminster, BA12 8JA, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Minster CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Minster 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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