SchoolScoresAmesbury Archer Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of MAGNA LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Shears Drive, Archers Gate, Amesbury, SP4 7XX
01980 625944 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 9 June 2021.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 2 April 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
63 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Wiltshire comparisons use the 111 of its 201 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 90 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Wiltshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 51st highest of 111 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wiltshire. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 103rd highest of 111 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wiltshire. Higher than 9% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 105th highest of 111 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wiltshire. Higher than 4% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 26 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 77th highest of 84 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wiltshire. Higher than 14% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 38% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 50 parents who had raised a concern Joint 93rd highest of 110 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wiltshire. Higher than 16% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 17 parents of children with SEND 18th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wiltshire. Higher than 33% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 65% | 68% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 86th highest of 111 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wiltshire. Higher than 17% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 78%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 16%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Wiltshire figures pool parents at the Wiltshire schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
62 pupils in this year group.
56% — 3 points below the Wiltshire average, and 6 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wiltshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 56% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 74% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 68% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Wiltshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 49 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 43 |
| Of those, offered a place | 43 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 96 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Wiltshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 40th highest of 201 state primary schools in Wiltshire. Higher than 57% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 24.7% | 17.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 167th highest of 201 state primary schools in Wiltshire. Higher than 23% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 4.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 76th highest of 201 state primary schools in Wiltshire. Higher than 67% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.0% | 15.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language Joint 97th highest of 201 state primary schools in Wiltshire. Higher than 33% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 8.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 140th lowest of 201 state primary schools in Wiltshire. Lower than 50% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 137th lowest of 201 state primary schools in Wiltshire. Lower than 55% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.9% | 10.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 145th lowest of 201 state primary schools in Wiltshire. Lower than 23% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.5 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 148th lowest of 201 state primary schools in Wiltshire. Lower than 19% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 55th highest of 201 state primary schools in Wiltshire. Higher than 57% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.2 | 19.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 111th highest of 201 state primary schools in Wiltshire. Higher than 51% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.8 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 95th highest of 168 state primary schools in Wiltshire. Higher than 44% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 10.8% | 15.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- King's Gate Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Christ The King Catholic School, Amesbury 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention · 25% met expected standard (KS2)
- Amesbury CofE Voluntary Controlled Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Avondale Preparatory School 2.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Bulford St Leonard's CofE (VA) Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Durrington CofE Controlled Junior School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012), confirmed 2023 · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kiwi Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 32% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Michael's CofE Primary School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 29% met expected standard (KS2)
- Durrington All Saints CofE Voluntary Controlled Infants' School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- St Nicholas CofE Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Amesbury Archer Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Amesbury Archer Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 9 June 2021. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 2 April 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Amesbury Archer Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 56% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Amesbury Archer Primary School?
78% of the 63 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Amesbury Archer Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Amesbury Archer Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 43 families put Amesbury Archer Primary School as their first choice for 49 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 43 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 148173.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.