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Amesbury Archer Primary School

Wiltshire, SP4 7XXPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2025
KS2 Results
43%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
44 1st-choice / 51 places
Ranking
#12,006
of 13,686 nationally

About Amesbury Archer Primary School

Amesbury Archer Primary School is a state primary in Wiltshire that is currently running close to full capacity, with 401 pupils on roll against a school capacity of 420. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 24.4%, a figure that is worth noting for context when comparing with national averages, though the data does not provide a direct local authority average for comparison. Demand for places is clearly strong: for the 2025/26 admissions cycle, the school received 93 applications for 51 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.82. Of those applicants, 44 put the school as their first preference, and all 44 received an offer. This suggests a school that is popular within its immediate community, particularly among families who prioritise it as their top choice, though the gap between total applications and first-preference numbers indicates that a significant portion of applicants are listing it as a lower preference.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressShears Drive, Amesbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7XX
HeadteacherDavid Webber
Local AuthorityWiltshire
Number of Pupils401
Free School Meals (FSM)24.4%
School Capacity401 / 420 (95% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

2 Apr 2025
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (2 Apr 2025): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 5 Jul 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Forest SchoolLibrarySensory RoomOutdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

RoundersFootballCross CountryDanceNetballCricket

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirEco ClubFilm Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:30-08:55

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: amesburyarcher.wilts.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Amesbury Archer Primary School

Amesbury Archer Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.