Corsham Primary School, Corsham
Corsham Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Corsham, part of Pickwick Academy Trust. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in June 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 82nd-highest of the 174 schools in Wiltshire with published results, and 7,842nd of 14,452 across England. It was 90% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Oversubscribed
- Attendance
- In line with England
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Wiltshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Corsham Primary School in detail
Corsham Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "The school takes its origin from the Methuen school, founded by Paul Methuen in 1816, over 50 years before the passing of the Compulsory Education Act of 1870. The school was expanded in 1895 and again after World War II. The original 1800 buildings are still standing. The school was moved to new buildings in February 1994."
The school runs after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 78% of Year 6 pupils at Corsham Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 73% in Wiltshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 68% in reading and 59% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Corsham Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 57 families put Corsham Primary School as their first choice and 101 named it as one of their preferences, for 60 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at Corsham Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Corsham Primary School are St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Corsham (under 0.1 miles, Good, 74% reading, 70% maths); The Corsham Regis Primary Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 76% reading, 67% maths); Neston Primary School (1.4 miles, 86% reading, 76% maths); and Queen's Crescent School (2.5 miles, Good, 83% reading, 82% maths).
Corsham Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, CorshamThe Corsham Regis Primary AcademyNeston Primary SchoolQueen's Crescent School
The trust
Corsham Primary School is one of 21 schools run by Pickwick Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 63% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
12.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 113 pupils (17.4%) received SEN support and 19 (2.9%) 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 a moderate learning difficulty.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Chippenham Rail Station, about 3.7 miles away in a straight line.
8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Corsham Primary School (e-bound), 30 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 54 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Wiltshire (34), as is usual near a town centre.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Corsham Primary School issued 45 suspensions, 6.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted's report, in its own words
What is it like to attend this school?
Corsham Primary is a welcoming school where everyone gets along. Dedicated staff greet pupils warmly when they arrive. Most pupils flourish academically and socially because staff provide high levels of care and nurture. The school works diligently to refine and improve the curriculum so that pupils learn more over time. This helps pupils get off to a positive start to their education.
The school is a safe place to learn. Staff expect pupils to behave well and follow the 'golden rules', and they do. If pupils have any worries, they feel confident talking to adults or using the 'I wish my teacher knew' box. A highlight for many pupils is the 'celebration assembly', which recognises pupils' achievements. This inspires pupils to aim high.
What does the school do well and what does it need to do better?
The school's enquiry curriculum is ambitious. Pupils learn across a broad range of subjects. For example, they enjoy being scientists, historians, mathematicians and artists. Teachers have a comprehensive overview of what pupils need to learn and when. In many cases, pupils' learning builds on previous learning. For example, older pupils use their prior knowledge of materials to investigate conductors and insulators. In art, pupils make simple pinch pots in key stage 1 before producing more complex Mayan sculptures in Years 5 and 6. However, in a few subjects, further work remains to identify the precise 'sticky knowledge' pupils need to learn and remember over time.
Reading is at the core of the school's curriculum. The inviting libraries and class reading areas are home to a range of high-quality books. Staff have carefully mapped out the books pupils will encounter as they move from year to year. These inspire pupils to read more widely and use more adventurous vocabulary in their writing.
From Ofsted's June 2024 inspection report: the opening paragraphs of each section, quoted word for word. Read the full report Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its June 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
12.4%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 68% to 78% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 59% to 74% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 60% to 72% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
28.0
Avg class size
27.1
Infant (KS1)
28.8
KS2
22
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from Corsham Primary School
New Book Shed at Broadwood
8 Sep 2026
Eco Councillor Toy Fair
25 Jun 2026
Sarah Gibson MP Visit
24 Jun 2026
Eco School Councillors
21 May 2026
News from Braeside
19 May 2026
News from Braeside
18 May 2026
From Corsham Primary School's website. School Signal is not affiliated with the school.
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Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 7
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 1
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 6 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Wiltshire is 4 (the median across 265 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Your chances of a place at Corsham Primary School
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
90%
Near capacity
664 pupils
735 places
71 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Corsham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Corsham
Across Wiltshire council
Places available
6,156
Applications
4,455
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Wiltshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Oversubscribed
Inspection History(3)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
113
SEN Support
19
EHC Plans
20.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
651
Total Pupils
340
Boys
311
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
31
Teachers
21.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,788
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,077
Per pupil
£3675k
Total funding
£118k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.1%
Overall absence
11.8%
Persistent absence
587
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Corsham Primary School
Questions parents ask about Corsham Primary School
What are SATs results like at Corsham Primary School?
Of the pupils at Corsham Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 78% reached the expected standard in reading and 74% did so in maths.
What is Corsham Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Corsham Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in June 2024. At its previous graded inspection in 2013 it was rated Outstanding.
What is the catchment area for Corsham Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Corsham Primary School is oversubscribed, Wiltshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Corsham Primary School?
Corsham Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 90% of its 735 places.
How big are the classes at Corsham Primary School?
Classes at Corsham Primary School average 28 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Corsham Primary School?
Corsham Primary School has around 651 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Corsham Primary School?
5.1% of sessions were missed at Corsham Primary School in 2024/25. 11.8% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Corsham Primary School?
Apply through Wiltshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Corsham Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Corsham Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 1 serious and 6 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Wiltshire is 4 (the median across 265 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Corsham Primary School?
Corsham Primary School is at Pound Pill, Corsham, Wiltshire, SN13 9YW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)