Pewsey Primary School

About Pewsey Primary School

Pewsey Primary School holds a Good rating from Ofsted, confirmed in its most recent ungraded inspection in 2022. The school’s most telling academic metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, which stands at 69%. This is notably above the Wiltshire local authority average of 58%, placing the school in the top 50% of primary schools nationally and 39th out of 159 in the county. In individual subjects, reading and maths average scores are 107 and 105 respectively, both above the national benchmark of 100. The school also achieves strong results at the higher standard: 44% of pupils reach the higher level in reading, 25% in writing and 16% in maths. This performance is particularly impressive given that 20.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, a figure that suggests the school is effectively supporting a diverse intake.

The school’s Progress 8 scores are not available, but the KS2 outcomes paint a picture of solid academic foundations. In reading, 78% of pupils meet the expected standard, while 75% do so in writing and 91% in maths. The maths figure is especially strong, with only 9% of pupils falling short. The school ranks 42nd out of 201 primary schools in Wiltshire, placing it in the top quarter of the local authority. Its ranking score of 69 is based on the combined expected standard metric, and it sits comfortably ahead of many peers, though it trails the top three schools in the area, which score 94 or higher. The Ofsted report from 2012, when the school was last graded, rated leadership and management and early years provision as Outstanding, though the overall effectiveness has since settled at Good. The 2022 ungraded inspection confirmed the school remains Good, with no areas flagged for decline.

Pewsey Primary is a relatively small school with 153 pupils against a capacity of 210, and it is oversubscribed: for 2025/26, there were 20 applications for 16 places, with all 16 first-preference applicants offered a spot. The school offers a range of facilities including an outdoor playground, art studios, music rooms, a sensory room, an ICT suite and a chapel. Sports provision covers swimming, athletics, dance, netball, gymnastics and cricket, while clubs include gardening, choir and coding. The school has identified SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, and physical disabilities. This combination of above-average academic outcomes, a broad extracurricular offer and strong SEND support makes Pewsey Primary a solid choice for families in the Wiltshire area who want a state primary with a clear focus on core skills.

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