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Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Sambourne Road, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 8LF, Wiltshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
51.6 / 100
Top 48%
Better than 52% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
139
Capacity
150
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
93%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly in key stage 2 where 68% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 41% nationally. Parent satisfaction appears strong, supported by a LocaleIQ score that indicates better performance than 52% of schools. However, only 5% of students achieve the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in pushing more pupils to excel.
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Last inspected: 2 November 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 68% | Top 41% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 5% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.5%
Mixed W+Asian3.6%
White Other2.2%
Asian Indian2.2%
Black African2.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Asian Other1.4%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Location
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51.20071, -2.18763 · BA12 8LF
School details
Local authorityWiltshire
RegionSouth West
URN126374
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.sambourne.wilts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 November 2022.
Is Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School a good school?
Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School scores 51.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 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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