Kennet Valley Church of England Aided Primary School, Marlborough
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
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 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 70%. Maths has remained stable at around 70%. Writing has improved from 75% to 80%.
Class Sizes
14.5
Avg class size
9.0
Infant (KS1)
4
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
47%
Available places
53 pupils
112 capacity
59 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Marlborough
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Marlborough
Admissions Demand - Wiltshire
Places available
6,311
Applications
4,449
Got 1st preference
95.2%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across Wiltshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(107)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
3.26599%
Overall absence
8.19672%
Persistent absence
61
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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