SchoolScoresSt Barnabas CofE School, Market Lavington
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of EQUA MEAD LEARNING TRUST
Drove Lane, Market Lavington, Devizes, SN10 4NT
01380 813436 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 March 2015. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
17 pupils in this year group.
82% — 23 points above the Wiltshire average, and 20 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wiltshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 82% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 88% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 88% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 94% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 108 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 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 | 11 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 9 |
| Of those, offered a place | 9 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 18 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.3 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.8
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 8th highest of 15 state primary schools in Devizes. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.4% | 17.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 12th highest of 15 state primary schools in Devizes. Higher than 19% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 4.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 8th highest of 15 state primary schools in Devizes. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.6% | 15.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 11th highest of 15 state primary schools in Devizes. Higher than 12% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.5% | 8.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 4th lowest of 15 state primary schools in Devizes. Lower than 89% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 15 state primary schools in Devizes. Lower than 93% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 10.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 9th lowest of 15 state primary schools in Devizes. Lower than 42% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.5 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 9th lowest of 15 state primary schools in Devizes. Lower than 47% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.8% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 15 state primary schools in Devizes. Higher than 94% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 25.7 | 19.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 15 state primary schools in Devizes. Higher than 71% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.0 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- Dauntsey Academy Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 52% met expected standard (KS2)
- Urchfont CofE Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 92% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Barnabas CofE School, Market Lavington's Ofsted rating?
St Barnabas CofE School, Market Lavington was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 March 2015.
How did St Barnabas CofE School, Market Lavington do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 20 points above the England average of 62%.
Is St Barnabas CofE School, Market Lavington oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 9 families put St Barnabas CofE School, Market Lavington as their first choice for 11 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 9 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 150886.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.