SchoolScoresMarden Vale CofE Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST
William Street, Calne, SN11 9BD
01249 813505 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 19 September 2023.
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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires improvement |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
32 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024.
Calne comparisons use the 8 of its 9 state primary schools with comparable results. The other one has 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 | Calne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Calne. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 90% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Calne. Higher than 80% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Calne. Higher than 48% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 79% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Calne. Higher than 97% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 47% | 49% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 26 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Calne. Higher than 55% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 72% | 75% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Calne. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 80% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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. Calne figures pool parents at the Calne 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
25 pupils in this year group.
48% — 11 points below the Wiltshire average, and 14 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wiltshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 48% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 8% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 52% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 64% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 72% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 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 about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 14 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 13 |
| Of those, offered a place | 13 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 24 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 18 places for specific learning difficulties (such as dyslexia); Speech, language and communication needs; Autism; Moderate learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Wiltshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 9 state primary schools in Calne. Higher than 92% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 52.0% | 17.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 9 state primary schools in Calne. Higher than 100% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.2% | 4.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 9 state primary schools in Calne. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.8% | 15.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 9 state primary schools in Calne. Higher than 48% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.9% | 8.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 9th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Calne. Lower than 11% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.0% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Calne. Lower than 10% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 21.7% | 10.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 4th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Calne. Lower than 57% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 4th lowest of 9 state primary schools in Calne. Lower than 49% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 9th highest of 9 state primary schools in Calne. Higher than 7% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 14.9 | 19.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 8th highest of 9 state primary schools in Calne. Higher than 7% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 7.6 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 8 state primary schools in Calne. Higher than 94% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 37.0% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Saint Edmund's Roman Catholic Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 39% met expected standard (KS2)
- Priestley Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 27% met expected standard (KS2)
- Fynamore Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Trinity CofE Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cherhill CofE School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hilmarton Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Derry Hill CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Marden Vale CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
Marden Vale CofE Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 September 2023.
How did Marden Vale CofE Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 14 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Marden Vale CofE Academy?
94% of the 32 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 4 September 2023 and 2 September 2024 said they would recommend Marden Vale CofE Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Marden Vale CofE Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 13 families put Marden Vale CofE Academy as their first choice for 14 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 13 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 141988.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 4 September 2023 to 2 September 2024.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.