Seagry Church of England Primary School

About Seagry Church of England Primary School

Seagry Church of England Primary School is a very small state primary in Wiltshire, with just 32 pupils on roll against a capacity of 90. That means the school is running at roughly a third of its potential size, which is unusual for a primary and suggests a quiet, intimate setting. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 3.1%, well below the national average, indicating a relatively affluent intake. Despite the spare capacity, the school was oversubscribed for Reception places in the 2025/26 admissions round, receiving two applications for its single available place, with one first-preference offer made. That gives an oversubscription ratio of 2:1, a clear signal that local demand outstrips supply for this particular school, likely because of its Church of England character and small-class appeal. The headteacher is Shaun Carter, and the school offers nursery provision for children aged two and above.

Academically, Seagry’s Key Stage 2 results for 2023/24 paint a mixed picture. Just 33% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined, compared with a Wiltshire local authority average of 58%, placing the school 148th out of 159 primaries in the county. In the South West region it ranks in the bottom 5% nationally. However, individual subject scores tell a more nuanced story: 75% of pupils reached the expected standard in maths, with an average scaled score of 104, and 58% did so in reading (average score 105). At the higher standard, 42% achieved above the expected level in reading, though no pupils reached that threshold in writing or the combined measure. Progress scores are not available in the data, so it is not possible to say how much value the school adds. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2023, the school was rated Good across all categories, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision, maintaining the same overall rating it held in 2012.

The school offers a solid range of facilities for its size, including an ICT suite, gymnasium, music rooms, sports hall, playing fields, a chapel and a Forest School area. Clubs include coding, chess, art, choir, eco and gardening, and sports on offer are gymnastics, rounders, cricket and dance. The school has identified SEND provisions for speech, language and communication needs, physical disability, and other difficulties or disabilities, though the data does not specify how many pupils currently receive support. For families who value a small, Church of England primary with a strong community feel and a focus on outdoor learning through Forest School, Seagry could be a good fit. The oversubscription suggests it is popular locally, but the overall low pupil numbers mean that places may still be available in some year groups for those willing to travel. The lack of a sixth form is not relevant for a primary, and the school does not offer boarding.

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