Malmesbury Church of England Primary School
97%
Capacity
409
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Malmesbury Church of England Primary School
Malmesbury 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 409 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 420 places).
Ofsted has rated Malmesbury Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Stephen Heal, it falls under Wiltshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 6140th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 56th out of 159 in Wiltshire.
Malmesbury Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 70 applications for 49 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 49 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Malmesbury Church of England Primary School include Library, Sensory Room, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Music Rooms, Art Studios, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Cross Country, Gymnastics, as well as clubs including Drama, Coding, Choir.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 11.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wiltshire, Malmesbury 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 | Tetbury Hill, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9JR |
| Headteacher | Stephen Heal |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Number of Pupils | 409 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 11.7% |
| School Capacity | 409 / 420 (97% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
21 May 2024Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 8 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (65%)
6140th of 13,686
Nationally
568th of 1,469
In South West
56th of 159
In Wiltshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
65%
Expected Standard
6%
Higher Standard
'22/23
78%
'23/24
65%
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
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
7Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed49
70
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
49 families put this school as their 1st choice (70% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Malmesbury Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Tetbury Hill, Malmesbury
Wiltshire, SN16 9JR
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