Rowde CofE Academy, Devizes

In its own words: "To create a loving, kind environment where every child is empowered to achieve success and flourish. At Rowde C of E Primary Academy, everything we do is centred around our vision to Learn, Grow and Love."

From the headteacher's welcome: "At Rowde, we are a very special school community with one clear vision: to inspire everyone to Learn, Grow and Love. We believe every child and every member of our community has unique gifts and talents and we are committed to nurturing, supporting and inspiring everyone to flourish."

The school runs a breakfast club from 6:00am and after-school care, from £4.00 per session.

In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Rowde CofE Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 85% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 73% in Wiltshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 87% in reading and 67% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 15 families put Rowde CofE Academy as their first choice and 30 named it as one of their preferences, for 16 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 Rowde CofE Academy are St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Devizes (1.2 miles, Good, 48% reading, 36% maths); The Trinity Church of England Primary Academy (1.7 miles, Good, 61% reading, 48% maths); Southbroom Infants' School (1.8 miles, Requires improvement); and St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Bromham (2 miles).

Rowde CofE Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.

Rowde CofE Academy is one of 21 schools run by Acorn Education Trust, an academy trust.

16.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (87%) and Mixed (7%).

In 2026, 35 pupils (30.4%) received SEN support and 3 (2.6%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

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

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School Bus Park (inside), 20 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 12 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Wiltshire (34).

In 2024/25, Rowde CofE Academy issued 5 suspensions, 4.5 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.