St Katharine's CofE Primary School

About St Katharine's CofE Primary School

St Katharine's CofE Primary School is a small Church of England primary in Wiltshire that clearly appeals to local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 47 applications for just 15 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.13. Of those applications, 11 were first-preference choices, and 11 first-preference offers were made — meaning every family who put it first got a place, but the overall demand was more than three times the available spots. This level of interest suggests a strong local reputation, though the school does not publish a parent-view survey or recommend percentage. With just 95 pupils on roll against a capacity of 105, there is a little headroom, but the oversubscription figures show that getting in as a first choice is realistic, while late applicants face stiff competition.

Academically, St Katharine's sits in the bottom half of Wiltshire primary schools, ranked 122nd out of 159 in the local authority. In the 2023/24 Key Stage 2 results, 46% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined — below the Wiltshire average of 58%. The school's strongest individual subject was writing, where 77% met expectations and 8% achieved a higher standard. Reading saw 69% at expected and 23% at the higher level, while maths was weaker at 54% expected and 8% higher. Average scores were 104 in reading and 100 in maths. The school's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2021, confirmed it remains Good, an improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2010. Leadership and management were also judged Good.

The school offers a range of facilities including a gymnasium, sports hall, library, chapel, art studios and playing fields, with sports such as tennis, football, gymnastics and cricket on offer. Clubs include art, book club, coding and gardening. For SEND, the school supports pupils with specific learning difficulties like dyslexia, autistic spectrum disorder, and social, emotional and mental health needs. As a Church of England school, it has a religious character but is open to all. With a very low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals (2.1%), the intake is relatively advantaged. This is a small, oversubscribed village primary where academic results sit below the local average but where families value the setting and community feel — it will suit those who prioritise a close-knit environment over league-table performance.

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