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Minety Church of England Primary School

Wiltshire, SN16 9QLPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2023
KS2 Results
75%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
13 1st-choice / 13 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2745 of 13,686 nationally

About Minety Church of England Primary School

Minety Church of England Primary School sends a strong signal to parents: in the 2025/26 admissions round, it was oversubscribed, with 18 applications for 13 places and an oversubscription ratio of 1.38. Every one of those first-preference families received an offer, which suggests that for those who put it top of their list, it’s a realistic choice rather than a long shot. The school is small — just 111 pupils against a capacity of 150 — so classes are intimate, and the headteacher, Johnathon Howard, leads a team that has held a Good rating from Ofsted since at least 2014. In its most recent graded inspection, in 2023, inspectors awarded Good across every category: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. That consistency over time, combined with clear local demand, gives parents a solid baseline of confidence.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressSawyers Hill, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9QL
HeadteacherJohnathon Howard
Local AuthorityWiltshire
Number of Pupils111
Free School Meals (FSM)8.1%
School Capacity111 / 150 (74% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Apr 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 14 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Forest SchoolLibrarySensory RoomPlaying FieldsSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

13

Sports

GymnasticsTennisFootballNetballAthleticsRoundersDance

Clubs & Activities

ChoirBook ClubChessScience ClubFilm ClubArt Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning Difficulty

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

After-school care

15:15-18:00

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Minety Church of England Primary School

Minety Church of England 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.