Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
82%
Capacity
123
Pupils
2.3x
Demand
About Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 123 pupils on roll and is well-filled (82% of 150 places).
Ofsted has rated Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Abigail Carlyle-Clarke, it falls under Wiltshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 36% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 12877th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 144th out of 159 in Wiltshire.
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 41 applications for 18 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Severe 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 Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School include ICT Suite, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Art Studios, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Cricket, Netball, Rounders and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Film Club.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 5.7%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wiltshire, Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided 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 | Semley, Semley School, Shaftesbury, Wiltshire, SP7 9AU |
| Headteacher | Abigail Carlyle-Clarke |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Number of Pupils | 123 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 5.7% |
| School Capacity | 123 / 150 (82% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
4 May 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (4 May 2023): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 20 Jun 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (36%)
12877th of 13,686
Nationally
1354th of 1,469
In South West
144th of 159
In Wiltshire
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
36%
Expected Standard
9%
Higher Standard
'22/23
64%
'23/24
36%
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
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed18
41
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
23 families put this school as their 1st choice (56% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Semley, Semley School, Shaftesbury
Wiltshire, SP7 9AU
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