Heddington Church of England Primary School
106%
Capacity
74
Pupils
2.4x
Demand
About Heddington Church of England Primary School
Heddington 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 74 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (106% of 70 places).
Ofsted has rated Heddington Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Ashley Martin, it falls under Wiltshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 91% 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 233rd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 5th out of 159 in Wiltshire.
Heddington Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 24 applications for 10 places, making it 2.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 10 were first-preference applications.
Heddington Church of England Primary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is overwhelmingly positive, with 97% recommending the school (32 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Heddington Church of England Primary School include Library, Outdoor Playground, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Cricket, Rounders, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Eco Club, Gardening, Book Club, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 24.3%, which is close to the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wiltshire, Heddington 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 | Church Road, Heddington Primary School, Calne, Wiltshire, SN11 0PJ |
| Headteacher | Ashley Martin |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Number of Pupils | 74 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 24.3% |
| School Capacity | 74 / 70 (106% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
1 Oct 2024Quality of Education
Good
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 10 Nov 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (91%)
233rd of 13,686
Nationally
19th of 1,469
In South West
5th of 159
In Wiltshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
91%
Expected Standard
18%
Higher Standard
'22/23
88%
'23/24
91%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
Ofsted Parent View
32 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
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
11Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed10
24
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
10 families put this school as their 1st choice (42% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Below the national average (25%).
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British95.9%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than half of schools in England.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
Better than half of schools in England.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Like most schools in England, no pupils were permanently excluded this year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
1
Total schools
1
Oversubscribed
1
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
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Contact Information
Church Road, Heddington Primary School, Calne
Wiltshire, SN11 0PJ
Church Road, Heddington Primary School, Calne
Wiltshire, SN11 0PJ
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