Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School, Marlborough
Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Marlborough. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2020. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 8th-highest of the 11 schools in Marlborough with published results, and 10,359th of 14,452 across England. It was 49% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2020)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
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
Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School in detail
Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "I feel very privileged to be the Headteacher of this lovely village school, set in the heart of the beautiful and historic North Wiltshire countryside. We are based in the village of Lockeridge on the Marlborough downs, and are a Voluntary Aided school based within the Salisbury Diocese."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey, cricket, athletics, basketball, multi-sports, yoga and choir.
The school runs after-school care.
Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 70% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 73% in Wiltshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 67% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School as their first choice and 21 named it as one of their preferences, for 13 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School are Preshute Church of England Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 81% reading, 74% maths); Marlborough St Mary's CE Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 69% reading, 65% maths); Oare Church of England Primary School (2.9 miles, Good, 55% reading, 55% maths); and Pewsey Primary School (4.8 miles, Good, 86% reading, 90% maths).
Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Preshute Church of England Primary SchoolMarlborough St Mary's CE Primary SchoolOare Church of England Primary SchoolPewsey Primary School
What parents say
29 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School (as of September 2025): 90% would recommend the school, 90% say their child is happy there and 57% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that they would recommend the school (90%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (57%).
Who goes there
13.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 14 pupils (26.4%) received SEN support and 1 (1.9%) 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.
Staffing
Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 8 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Kennet Valley Primary School (outside), 40 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 0 crimes within a mile of the school. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Wiltshire (34).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School issued 5 suspensions, 8.6 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; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from March 2020, 6 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
This small school lives up to its motto of 'being mighty' by providing high-quality teaching, a broad curriculum, and excellent support for all learners including those with additional needs. Children thrive in a nurturing, family-like environment where they develop confidence, social skills and a sense of responsibility. The school goes beyond academics to offer rich experiences through clubs, trips and activities that help pupils grow as rounded individuals.
Key Strengths
- Strong, well-sequenced curriculum with trained teachers who support all pupils, including those with special educational needs
- Excellent focus on reading - most pupils read fluently by end of Year 2, with additional support for those who need it
- Solid foundation in mathematics from Reception onwards, with pupils confident in core operations by Year 2
- Rich programme of personal development, clubs, trips and sporting activities that broaden pupils' horizons
- Significantly improved pupil attendance through focused work with families
Areas for Improvement
- New teaching approach across subjects is not yet used consistently - needs to become embedded so all pupils learn the curriculum to full depth
- Some pupils have not developed secure handwriting, spelling and punctuation skills by end of Key Stage 1, affecting their ability to write fluently
- School needs to prioritise these foundational English skills earlier
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school maintaining an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs, trips, sporting activities, before- and after-school club
Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School is a small primary school that has maintained good standards since its last inspection. The school creates a secure, family-like atmosphere where pupils feel well supported and achieve well academically.
At a Glance
13.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
29 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 70% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 70% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 75% to 80% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
17.7
Avg class size
3
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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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)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
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.
Commute and house prices
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
49%
Available places
55 pupils
112 places
57 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Marlborough
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Marlborough
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: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(7)
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
14
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
28.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
53
Total Pupils
31
Boys
22
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
7.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£48,810
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£7,852
Per pupil
£519k
Total funding
£6k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.3%
Overall absence
8.2%
Persistent absence
61
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School
What are SATs results like at Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School?
Of the pupils at Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 70% reached the expected standard in reading and 70% did so in maths.
What is Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2020, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Kennet Valley Church of England Aided 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 Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School?
Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 49% of its 112 places.
How big are the classes at Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School?
Classes at Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School average 17.7 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School?
Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School has around 53 pupils on roll. 13% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School?
3.3% of sessions were missed at Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School in 2024/25. 8.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School?
Apply through Wiltshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Kennet Valley Church of England Aided 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 Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Wiltshire is 4 (the median across 265 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School?
Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School is at Lockeridge, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 4EL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)