Is Nursteed Community Primary School a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 13 January 2026 under its report-card framework and graded seven areas at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 165th of 190 primary schools in Wiltshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Nursteed Community Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 43% of pupils at Nursteed Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Nursteed Community Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Nursteed Community Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Nursteed Community Primary School

Brickley Lane, Devizes, SN10 3BF

Local ranking165th of 190 primary schools in Wiltshire

Ofsted: Needs attention

Primary

Phase

210

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 13 January 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 13 January 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Needs attention
Curriculum & teaching: Needs attention
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Needs attention
Leadership & governance: Needs attention
Inclusion: Needs attention
Early years: Needs attention

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 43.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 4.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 61.0%
Writing (Expected): 64.0%
Maths (Expected): 50.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 57.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 103.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 101.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 103.0
Cohort Size: 28

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 186
Boys: 102 (56%)
Girls: 80 (44%)
Capacity: 210 (87% full)
SEND: 18.3%
FSM Eligible: 26.3%
EAL: 6.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.1%
SEN Support: 16.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.0
Budget per Pupil: £6,618/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 13.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 87.4%
White Other: 4.4%
Mixed Other: 3.9%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.1%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.6%
Asian Indian: 0.6%
Black African: 0.6%

87.4%

White British

4.4%

White Other

3.9%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01380730538

head@nursteed.wilts.sch.uk

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Brickley Lane

Devizes, South West

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Administrative

URN: 132832
UKPRN: 10074195
Establishment No.: 2005

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