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Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Semley, Semley School, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 9AU, Wiltshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
14.1 / 100
Bottom 14%
Better than 14% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
123
Capacity
150
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
82%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school showcases expected attainment in reading, writing, and maths that ranks in the top 88% nationally. However, the percentage of pupils achieving higher standards is notably low at 0%, indicating potential areas for improvement in stretching the most able learners. Overall, it's a nurturing environment for younger children, serving a small community of 123 pupils.
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Last inspected: 20 May 2014Older 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%. | 45% | Bottom 12% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
White Irish0.8%
White Other0.8%
Location
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51.04050, -2.15664 · SP7 9AU
School details
Local authorityWiltshire
RegionSouth West
URN126439
School typeVoluntary aided school
Websitewww.semley.wilts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 May 2014.
Is Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School a good school?
Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School scores 14.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 14% 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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