Ashton Keynes Church of England Primary School
96%
Capacity
214
Pupils
2.0x
Demand
About Ashton Keynes Church of England Primary School
Ashton Keynes Church of England Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wiltshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 214 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (96% of 222 places).
Ofsted has rated Ashton Keynes Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Samantha Saville, it falls under Wiltshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 93% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 153rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 159 in Wiltshire.
Ashton Keynes Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 59 applications for 30 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 38 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Ashton Keynes Church of England Primary School include Sports Hall, Art Studios, Gymnasium, Forest School, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Athletics, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Art Club, Coding, Science Club and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 9.3%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wiltshire, Ashton Keynes Church of England Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Gosditch, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 6NZ |
| Headteacher | Samantha Saville |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Number of Pupils | 214 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 9.3% |
| School Capacity | 214 / 222 (96% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
25 Jan 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Mar 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (93%)
153rd of 13,686
Nationally
15th of 1,469
In South West
4th of 159
In Wiltshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
93%
Expected Standard
28%
Higher Standard
'22/23
84%
'23/24
93%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed30
59
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
38 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Gosditch, Swindon
Wiltshire, SN6 6NZ
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