Paxcroft Primary School
About Paxcroft Primary School
Paxcroft Primary School is a state-funded, mixed primary school in Wiltshire for children aged 4 to 11, with a published capacity of 315 pupils. While the data does not include current pupil numbers or free school meal percentages, the school’s religious character is listed as None, and it does not offer nursery provision. The absence of admission oversubscription data makes it difficult to gauge local demand directly, but the school operates within a competitive Wiltshire primary landscape where only 6 out of 201 similar schools hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. This context suggests Paxcroft’s Good rating places it in the solid majority of local primaries, though not among the elite few. Families researching options here will want to note that the school’s intake is likely drawn from the immediate catchment area, and without nursery provision, children typically join in Reception.
Key Details
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:15
Source: paxcroft.wilts.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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