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New Close Primary School
30 Imber Road, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9JJ, 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
159
Capacity
203
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
78%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong performance in key stage 2, this primary school demonstrates commendable results, with 68% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths—placing it in the top 41% nationally. While 5% achieving the higher standard indicates room for improvement in challenging students further, overall parent satisfaction is likely bolstered by the school's solid academic foundation.
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Last inspected: 22 March 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 British74.8%
Asian Other9.4%
Black African4.4%
Mixed Other3.1%
White Other2.5%
Mixed W+B African1.3%
Other1.3%
Black Caribbean1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Black Other0.6%
White Irish0.6%
Location
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51.20437, -2.17246 · BA12 9JJ
School details
Local authorityWiltshire
RegionSouth West
URN144995
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.newclose.wilts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is New Close Primary School rated by Ofsted?
New Close Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 March 2022.
Is New Close Primary School a good school?
New Close 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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