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Wansdyke School

Academy converter · Devizes · SN10 5EF

Ages 4–11 · 237 pupils · Wiltshire

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Ofsted

Strong standard

KS2 expected (RWM)

61%

Overall absence

4.4%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Strong standard

Inspection date

2026-04-28

  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)61%
Higher standard (RWM)5%
Avg scaled score — reading
107.0
Avg scaled score — maths
107.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
108.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence4.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)6.9%
Unauthorised0.9%
Authorised absence
3.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.5%
Enrolments in measure
202

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill113%

237 pupils · 210 places

Pupils on roll
237
Boys / girls
137 / 100
School capacity
210
Capacity fill
237 / 210 (113%)
Free school meals
19.8%
FSM pupils
47
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: ACORN EDUCATION TRUST
Academy trust
ACORN EDUCATION TRUST
Sponsor
Acorn Education Trust
Headteacher
Mr Samuel Heard

Location

Address
Downlands Road
Postcode
SN10 5EF
Town
Devizes
County
Wiltshire
Local authority
Wiltshire
District
Wiltshire
Constituency
Melksham and Devizes
Urban/rural
Urban: Further from a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
VI - Visual Impairment; HI - Hearing Impairment; SLCN - Speech, language and Communication; ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder; SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health; MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment; MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty; SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty
Special classes
Has Special Classes
Resourced provision
SEN unit
SEN unit places
28 on roll / 28 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–11, in Devizes, Wiltshire, 237 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, special school. Free school meals: 19.8%. SEN provision includes: VI - Visual Impairment; HI - Hearing Impairment; SLCN - Speech, language and Communication….

Open schools in Devizes
20
Primary schools in Devizes
15
Academies among open schools in Devizes
80% (16)
Open schools in SN10
20
Primary in SN10
15
Open schools in Wiltshire LA
266
Primary in Wiltshire LA
201

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in DevizesNear SN10

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Samuel Heard
Telephone
01380725234
Website
http://www.wansdyke.wilts.sch.uk

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