Horningsham Primary School
State School
#118 in Best Primary Schools in Wiltshire

Horningsham Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026

Horningsham Primary School
Horningsham Primary School
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Effectiveness of leadership and management Good
The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Personal development Good
Leadership and management Good
Early years provision Good
Outcomes for children Good
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Foundational Skills: Leaders have reinvigorated the teaching of reading for pupils and staff. Pupils have made a secure start in reading because of the strength of the teaching of phonics.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders have put in place curriculum plans for every subject. Teachers’ planning also takes into account the mixed-age classes.
Areas Needing Improvement: In a few subjects, there has not been enough consideration of which concepts are the most important for pupils to learn.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Teachers have used assessment effectively to identify where pupils have fallen behind due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Support for Falling Behind: They have amended plans accordingly, supporting pupils’ writing and understanding of mathematics.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and are kind to each other. Leaders have high expectations and pupils respect these.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND have their needs met effectively and are making progress alongside their peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is very rare. When pupils fall out with friends, leaders take prompt action to address any concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff have received training on the latest aspects of ‘Keeping children safe in education 2021’.
Parent Feedback: Transparent and valuable communication from the headteacher ensures that teachers give their best every day.
Parental Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to give their opinion on the school or find out what other parents think.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils attend a range of after-school clubs, including board games, sports, choir, and Christmas crafts.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers appreciate the empathy shown by leaders and governors about workload issues.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers have used assessment effectively to identify where pupils have fallen behind and amended plans accordingly.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders think carefully about the books that teachers read to pupils to enhance vocabulary and wider knowledge.
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Horningsham Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Wiltshire County, South West.

It has 73 students from age 5-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.

At this school, 44% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools Local Authority Maintained Schools
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 5-11 3-11 2-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 17.8 25.8 25
Proficient Math 104 108 103
Proficient Read 110 109 102
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 104 99 97
Reading 110 100 98

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 44% 54.88% 55.96%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 6.97% 7.42%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 3.7 Above Average
Writing -3.5 Below Average
Maths -1.1 Below Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 106 3 97 96
Reading 106 2 97 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 88% 33 59.84% 60.44%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 0% 9.3% 9.72%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -4.2 Well Below Average
Writing -1.7 Below Average
Maths -4.4 Well Below Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 103 3 92 94
Reading 104 8 94 95

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 55% 20 57.84% 59.51%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 18% 5 8.08% 9.16%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading -2.4 Below Average
Writing 1.2 Above Average
Maths -2.9 Below Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 106 99 93
Reading 112 100 93

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 75% 57.77% 56.29%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 13% 9.43% 8.19%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 5.3 Well Above Average
Writing 2.7 Above Average
Maths 0.6 Average
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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 24th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 23rd Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Horningsham Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1

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