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King's Gate Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
King's Gate Primary School
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King's Gate Primary School
- Primary
- Amesbury SP4 7GD
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Effective teaching helps pupils become fluent readers in key stage 1.
Success of the Curriculum: An ambitious curriculum allows pupils to deepen their knowledge effectively.
Areas Needing Improvement: Teachers need to present subject matter more clearly in some subjects such as geography and writing.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who fall behind in reading receive the support they need to catch up quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes: High expectations for behaviour result in a kind and caring culture, with learning taking place without disruption.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Published outcomes are below national expectations, but the school has taken effective action to address this.
Support for SEND Pupils: Clear understanding of the needs of SEND pupils, who are well supported and learn the same curriculum as peers.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils feel safe, and parents agree; positive relationships between staff and pupils ensure needs are carefully considered.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Procedures for managing attendance are effective, and pupils understand how to keep themselves safe, especially online.
Parent Feedback: Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the work of the school.
Parental Involvement: Parents say children settle quickly due to the school fostering harmonious relationships.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils engage with community members, such as inviting residents from nearby residential homes.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel supported and value working collaboratively across the trust.
Impact on Student Progress: Some subjects like reading show effective teaching leading to fluency, but written work needs improvement.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Expectations for pupils’ independent written work need to be raised to avoid basic errors in spelling and punctuation.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The effectiveness of teaching is evident in areas like reading, but requires improvement in presenting subject matter clearly.
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About Us
King's Gate Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Wiltshire County, South West.
It has 179 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 38% 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 | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 2-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.6 | 18.3 | 20.6 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 107 | 97 |
| Proficient Read | 103 | 107 | 105 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | 103 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 103 | 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 | 38% | 54.88% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 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 | 1.6 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 4.2 | Well Above 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 | - | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 59.84% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 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 | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
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.
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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
25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at King's Gate Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
