Minety Church of England Primary School
74%
Capacity
111
Pupils
1.4x
Demand
About Minety Church of England Primary School
Minety 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 111 pupils on roll, operating at 74% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Minety Church of England Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Johnathon Howard, it falls under Wiltshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 25% nationally. Additionally, ranked 2745th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 23rd out of 159 in Wiltshire.
Minety Church of England Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 18 applications for 13 places, making it 1.4x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 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 Minety Church of England Primary School include Forest School, Library, Sensory Room, Playing Fields, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Gymnastics, Tennis, Football, Netball and 3 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Book Club, Chess, Science Club and 2 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 8.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wiltshire, Minety 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 | Sawyers Hill, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 9QL |
| Headteacher | Johnathon Howard |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Number of Pupils | 111 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 8.1% |
| School Capacity | 111 / 150 (74% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
19 Apr 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Jun 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (75%)
2745th of 13,686
Nationally
233rd of 1,469
In South West
23rd of 159
In Wiltshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
75%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
75%
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
13Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed13
18
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
13 families put this school as their 1st choice (72% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Minety Church of England Primary School
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Contact Information
Sawyers Hill, Malmesbury
Wiltshire, SN16 9QL
Journey to School
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