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Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School
Cranesbill Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 7GN, Wiltshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.4 / 100
Top 5%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
477
Capacity
450
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
106%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score in the top 5% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly with 77% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 19% nationally. Additionally, a high parent satisfaction rate of 90% indicates a supportive community, although only 8% of students achieved the higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for improvement in challenging the most able learners.
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Last inspected: 11 February 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 77% | Top 19% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 8% | Top 45% UK |
Parent View (131 responses)
★★★★4.1
My child feels safe
94%
My child is happy
94%
School keeps me informed
94%
My child makes good progress
93%
Good range of subjects
93%
Behaviour is good
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
I'd recommend this school
90%
School has high expectations
88%
Good range of extra-curricular
84%
School supports development
78%
School responds to concerns
64%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.0%
White Other2.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.3%
Asian Other1.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Other0.6%
Black African0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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51.37280, -2.11636 · SN12 7GN
School details
Local authorityWiltshire
RegionSouth West
URN143500
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.Forestsandridge.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 February 2025.
Is Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School a good school?
Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School scores 95.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 5% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School?
Based on 131 Ofsted Parent View responses, Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 82% across all parent survey questions.
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