Noremarsh Junior School

About Noremarsh Junior School

Noremarsh Junior School’s headline Key Stage 2 results sit below the Wiltshire average, with 54% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared to the local authority average of 58%. That places the school 96th out of 159 primary schools in Wiltshire, putting it in the bottom half of the county. The picture is mixed when you look at individual subjects: 72% hit the expected level in both reading and writing, and 69% did so in maths, but only 7% reached the higher standard across all three subjects. Reading scores were a bit stronger, with an average scaled score of 105 and 26% achieving the higher standard, while maths averaged 103 and just 10% reached the higher threshold. So while the school isn’t struggling, it’s not outperforming its neighbours either — it’s a solid, mid-table performer that parents might want to investigate further if they’re aiming for top-tier results.

The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2025 marked a clear improvement from its previous rating. In 2023, it was judged as ‘Requires improvement’ across the board, but the latest inspection — though it didn’t issue an overall effectiveness grade — rated every category as ‘Good’, including quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. That’s a significant turnaround in just over two years. Parent feedback from the 2024-25 period is broadly positive: 73% would recommend the school, and 92% agreed or strongly agreed that their child is happy there. However, there are some areas of concern — only 53% felt concerns were dealt with properly, and 20% disagreed that the school has high expectations for their child. The SEND support question drew a more positive response, with 71% agreeing or strongly agreeing that children with special needs get the help they need.

Noremarsh is a junior school for ages 7 to 11, with 216 pupils on roll against a capacity of 270, so there’s some room for growth. It’s a mixed, non-religious state school in Wiltshire, with 13.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals — slightly below the national average. Facilities include an ICT suite, sports hall, music rooms, a dining hall, a chapel, and a forest school, which ties into the outdoor clubs on offer. Sports provision is strong, with tennis, athletics, netball, rounders, swimming, cricket and football all available, plus drama, choir and art club. The school’s SEND register covers a wide range of needs, from dyslexia and moderate learning difficulties to autistic spectrum disorder and speech and language needs. For families looking for a school that’s on an upward trajectory after a recent Ofsted improvement, and where children generally feel safe and happy, Noremarsh is worth a closer look — just be aware that academic outcomes are currently a touch below the local average.

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