SchoolScoresRowde CofE Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of ACORN EDUCATION TRUST
High Street, Devizes, SN10 2ND
01380 723991 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 20 February 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 |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
51 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Devizes comparisons use the 6 of its 15 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 9 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 | Devizes | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 1st highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devizes. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 95% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devizes. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 95% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devizes. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 17 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devizes. Higher than 86% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 55% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 41 parents who had raised a concern 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devizes. Higher than 82% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 80% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 2nd highest of 6 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Devizes. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94%said yes | 88% | 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. Devizes figures pool parents at the Devizes 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
27 pupils in this year group.
78% — 19 points above the Wiltshire average, and 16 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wiltshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 78% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 15% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 81% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 85% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 85% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 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 | 16 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 15 |
| Of those, offered a place | 15 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 30 |
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
| Pupils | This school | Wiltshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 15 state primary schools in Devizes. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.6% | 17.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 15 state primary schools in Devizes. Higher than 61% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 4.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 15 state primary schools in Devizes. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.8% | 15.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 10th highest of 15 state primary schools in Devizes. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.8% | 8.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 8th lowest of 15 state primary schools in Devizes. Lower than 70% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.4% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 15 state primary schools in Devizes. Lower than 61% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.0% | 10.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 13th lowest of 15 state primary schools in Devizes. Lower than 18% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.5 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 12th lowest of 15 state primary schools in Devizes. Lower than 12% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 11th highest of 15 state primary schools in Devizes. Higher than 27% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 18.5 | 19.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 7th highest of 15 state primary schools in Devizes. Higher than 65% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.6 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 13 state primary schools in Devizes. Higher than 93% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 34.4% | 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
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Devizes 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 24% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Trinity CofE Primary Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Southbroom Infants' School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- St Nicholas CofE Primary School, Bromham 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 22% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wansdyke School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 strong, 2 expected · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Southbroom St James Academy 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- Nursteed Community Primary School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 needs attention · 43% met expected standard (KS2)
- Heddington CofE Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Seend CofE Primary School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Rowde CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
Rowde CofE Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 20 February 2024.
How did Rowde CofE Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 78% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 16 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Rowde CofE Academy?
94% of the 51 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Rowde CofE Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Rowde CofE Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 15 families put Rowde CofE Academy as their first choice for 16 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 15 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 147649.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.