Rushall Church of England Primary School, Pewsey

In its own words: "Rushall School is a proud member of EQUA Mead Learning Trust http://www.equamead.org/ Our family of like-minded schools collaborate to provide mutual support, share best practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing each school's distinctive character."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Rushall Church of England Primary School: a small village school with strong ties to our community set in beautiful grounds. Our Christian ethos encourages children to realise that 'With Christ, we can step forward with courage to achieve beyond expectations', supported by our values of respect, kindness, togetherness and perseverance."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 10 November 2026 and an open day on Wednesday 11 November 2026. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 69% of Year 6 pupils at Rushall Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 54% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 73% in Wiltshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 45% in reading and 36% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 5 families put Rushall Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 11 named it as one of their preferences, for 5 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Rushall Church of England Primary School are Woodborough Church of England Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 95% reading, 86% maths); Chirton Church of England Primary School (3.3 miles, Good, 86% reading, 86% maths); Pewsey Primary School (3.3 miles, Good, 86% reading, 90% maths); and All Cannings Church of England Primary School (4.8 miles, Good, 89% reading, 79% maths).

Each of them had higher 2025 results than Rushall Church of England Primary School.

Rushall Church of England Primary School is one of 22 schools run by Equa Mead Learning Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 67% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

10.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (83%) and Black (7%).

In 2026, 8 pupils (10.4%) received SEN support and 1 (1.3%) 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 specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

Rushall Church of England Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 9 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Pewsey Rail Station, about 3.5 miles away in a straight line.

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (outside), 80 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, burglary and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Wiltshire (34).

Rushall Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.