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St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton
College Road, Purton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 4AR, Wiltshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
47.8 / 100
Bottom 48%
Better than 48% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
343
Capacity
420
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid commitment to education, reflected in its KS2 results where 62% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 58% nationally. While the percentage of students achieving the higher standard is relatively low at 9%, the overall performance indicates a supportive learning environment. Parents may appreciate the school's average performance compared to others in Wiltshire, though the LocaleIQ score suggests there may be areas for improvement.
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Last inspected: 2 July 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 62% | Bottom 42% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.4%
White Other5.0%
Black African4.4%
Mixed Other4.1%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Asian Indian1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.9%
White Irish0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Other0.3%
Location
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51.58617, -1.86864 · SN5 4AR
School details
Local authorityWiltshire
RegionSouth West
URN126350
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Frequently asked questions
What is St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton rated by Ofsted?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 July 2013.
Is St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton a good school?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton scores 47.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 48% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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