Cherhill CofE School, Calne

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are very proud of Cherhill Primary School and its place at the heart of our community. Our school is a caring and creative place to learn where we aim for everyone to achieve with confidence and enjoyment."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include Lego and art.

In 2025, 66% of Year 6 pupils at Cherhill CofE School reached the expected standard in reading and 66% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 73% in Wiltshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (67% in reading, 70% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 16 families put Cherhill CofE School as their first choice and 41 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Cherhill CofE School are Priestley Primary School (1.9 miles, Good, 61% reading, 33% maths); Holy Trinity Church of England Academy (1.9 miles, Good, 77% reading, 67% maths); Marden Vale CofE Academy (2.3 miles, Requires improvement, 52% reading, 72% maths); and Saint Edmund's Roman Catholic Primary School (2.4 miles, Requires improvement, 57% reading, 43% maths).

Cherhill CofE School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

10.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 18 pupils (8.8%) received SEN support and 12 (5.9%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

Cherhill CofE School had 13 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Cherhill CofE School.

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Street (w-bound), 80 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson and weapons possession. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Wiltshire (34).

In 2024/25, Cherhill CofE School issued 11 suspensions, 5.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.