Is Marden Vale CofE Academy a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement at its last graded inspection on 19 September 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 170th of 190 primary schools in Wiltshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Marden Vale CofE Academy's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 48% of pupils at Marden Vale CofE Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Marden Vale CofE Academy?

Applications for Reception places at Marden Vale CofE Academy 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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Marden Vale CofE Academy

William Street, Calne, SN11 9BD

Local ranking170th of 190 primary schools in Wiltshire

Ofsted: Requires improvement

Primary

Phase

266

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 19 September 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 48.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 8.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 52.0%
Writing (Expected): 64.0%
Maths (Expected): 72.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 68.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 102.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 104.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 105.0
Cohort Size: 25

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 146
Boys: 83 (57%)
Girls: 63 (43%)
Capacity: 266 (55% full)
SEND: 48.0%
FSM Eligible: 52.0%
EAL: 8.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 19.2%
SEN Support: 28.8%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 13.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 10.8
Budget per Pupil: £10,384/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 7.0% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 21.7% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Church of England
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 87.2%
Black African: 3.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.8%
Other: 2.1%
White Other: 1.4%
Mixed White & Black African: 1.4%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.7%
Black Other: 0.7%

87.2%

White British

3.5%

Black African

2.8%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01249813505

admin@mardenvale.dsat.org.uk

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William Street

Calne, South West

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Administrative

URN: 141988
UKPRN: 10049504
Establishment No.: 2025
Trust: DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST

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