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Winsley CoE VC Primary School

Academy converter · Bradford-on-Avon · BA15 2JN

Ages 4–11 · 138 pupils · Wiltshire

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Ofsted

Good

KS2 expected (RWM)

71%

Overall absence

4.1%

Admissions demand

1.00 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2024-06-04

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

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)71%
Higher standard (RWM)14%
Avg scaled score — reading
108.0
Avg scaled score — maths
104.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
106.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence4.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)7.2%
Unauthorised0.6%
Authorised absence
3.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
111

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.00 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

20

Places offered

20

1st-preference offers

20

Total preferences (any rank)
49
Preferred offers (top 3)
20
Applications from outside LA
4
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill79%

138 pupils · 175 places

Pupils on roll
138
Boys / girls
73 / 65
School capacity
175
Capacity fill
138 / 175 (79%)
Free school meals
5.1%
FSM pupils
7
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–11

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

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

School characteristics

Religious character
Church of England
Diocese
Diocese of Salisbury
Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: PALLADIAN ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
PALLADIAN ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Palladian Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr Darren McKay

Location

Address
Tyning Road, Winsley
Postcode
BA15 2JN
Town
Bradford-on-Avon
County
Wiltshire
Local authority
Wiltshire
District
Wiltshire
Constituency
Melksham and Devizes
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

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 Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, 138 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 5.1%. Religious character: Church of England. Diocese: Diocese of Salisbury.

Open schools in Bradford-on-Avon
5
Primary schools in Bradford-on-Avon
4
Academies among open schools in Bradford-on-Avon
80% (4)
Open schools in BA15
5
Primary in BA15
4
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 Bradford-on-AvonNear BA15

  • Freshford Church School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bath · BA2 7WE · Bath and North East Somerset

    Ages 4–11

    • KS2100%
    • Absence4.7%
    • FSM0.6%
    • Demand1.11

    1.1 miles away

  • Westwood-with-Iford Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Bradford-on-Avon · BA15 2BY · Wiltshire

    Ages 4–11

    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM2.3%
    • Demand1.00

    1.2 miles away

  • Fitzmaurice Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bradford-on-Avon · BA15 1LE · Wiltshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence4.6%
    • FSM13.2%
    • Demand0.98

    1.6 miles away

  • Combe Down CofE Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

    Bath · BA2 5JQ · Bath and North East Somerset

    Ages 4–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM12.8%
    • Demand1.17

    2.7 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Darren McKay
Telephone
01225863365
Website
www.winsley.wilts.sch.uk

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