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Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy

Wiltshire, SN15 5HSPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
3 1st-choice / 3 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy

Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy has been rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating. The inspection, carried out in April 2024, awarded Good across every category: quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and early years provision. This is a small primary school with just 58 pupils on roll, well under its capacity of 90, meaning class sizes are likely very small. The school serves a Church of England community in Wiltshire and offers nursery provision for children aged two and above. With a free school meals rate of 15.1%, the school draws from a slightly less affluent intake than some local peers, but the Ofsted team noted that behaviour and attitudes are good, and pupils are well supported in their personal development.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressDauntsey Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 5HS
HeadteacherShaun Carter
Local AuthorityWiltshire
Number of Pupils58
Free School Meals (FSM)15.1%
School Capacity58 / 90 (64% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 9 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Sports HallOutdoor PlaygroundMusic RoomsArt StudiosGymnasiumLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

AthleticsFootballNetballTennis

Clubs & Activities

GardeningChessArt ClubScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-17:45

Source: walterpowell.wilts.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.