SchoolScoresNoremarsh Junior School
Academy · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed
Part of ASCEND LEARNING TRUST
Clarendon Drive, Royal Wootton Bassett, Swindon, SN4 8BT
01793 852250 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 8 July 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
108 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Swindon comparisons use the 39 of its 77 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 38 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 | Swindon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 24th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 33rd highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 39th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 40 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 22nd highest of 29 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 26% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 45% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 79 parents who had raised a concern 29th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 22% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72% | 79% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 21 parents of children with SEND 7th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 45% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 72% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 36th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 11% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 50%). 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. Swindon figures pool parents at the Swindon 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
71 pupils in this year group.
54% — 5 points below the Wiltshire average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wiltshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 54% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 15% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 72% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 75% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 62% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 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.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 20 places for speech, language and communication needs. 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 43rd highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 32% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.8% | 17.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 16th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 77% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 4.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 85% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 21.3% | 15.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 64th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.6% | 8.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 22nd lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 75% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.2% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 30th lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 66% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.1% | 10.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 59th lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 28% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.8 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 75th lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 11% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 69th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 26% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.4 | 19.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 62nd highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 32% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.7 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 18th highest of 73 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 71% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 19.0% | 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
- Wootton Bassett Infants' School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- St Bartholomew's Primary Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Longleaze Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Millbrook Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Broad Town CofE Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2023 · 63% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tregoze Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Noremarsh Junior School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 8 July 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Noremarsh Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 8 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Noremarsh Junior School?
73% of the 108 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Noremarsh Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 146421.
- 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.