St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington, Trowbridge
St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Trowbridge, part of The White Horse Federation. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 18 schools in Trowbridge with published results, and 1st of 14,452 across England. It was 87% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 80 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Wiltshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington in detail
St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington in its own words
The school runs after-school care.
Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 100% of Year 6 pupils at St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington reached the expected standard in reading and 100% 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 87% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington
For September 2026 entry, 10 families put St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington as their first choice and 28 named it as one of their preferences, for 10 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 St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington are Bowerhill Primary School (1.5 miles, Good, 73% reading, 80% maths); Hilperton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (1.7 miles, Good, 86% reading, 68% maths); The Mead Community Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 74% reading, 69% maths); and Aloeric Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 58% reading, 64% maths).
St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington's 2025 results were higher than all 4 of them.
Bowerhill Primary SchoolHilperton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolThe Mead Community Primary SchoolAloeric Primary School
The trust
St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington is one of 30 schools run by The White Horse Federation, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 69% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
11.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 6 pupils (6.9%) received SEN support and 7 (8%) 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
St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 15 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Melksham Rail Station, about 2.5 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is St George's Road (n-bound), 180 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 16 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, public order offences and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Wiltshire (34).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington issued 3 suspensions, 3.4 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; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its November 2022 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
11.5%
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 87% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 87% to 100% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 87% to 100% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
21.8
Avg class size
22.5
KS2
4
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington
TWHF gifts educational book bag to new reception pupils
27 Jul 2026
TWHF Primary Sporting Excellence 2026
16 Jul 2026
Wraparound Care at St George's in partnership with PH ActiveEd
13 Jul 2026
A Proactive Approach to Allergy Management
30 Jun 2026
Salisbury Cathedral Leavers' Service
16 Jun 2026
Changes to Free School Meals Guidance
12 Jun 2026
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Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington.
- PH ActiveEd � St George's Primary (Semington)At the school · Not yet graded
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington is in Wiltshire; for families living there:
Apply to Wiltshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
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
Your chances of a place at St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
87%
Available places
91 pupils
105 places
14 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Trowbridge
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Trowbridge
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(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
6
SEN Support
7
EHC Plans
14.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
87
Total Pupils
44
Boys
43
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
6
Teachers
14.5:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£53,773
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,609
Per pupil
£627k
Total funding
£14k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.1%
Overall absence
5.1%
Persistent absence
78
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
St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington
Questions parents ask about St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington
What are SATs results like at St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington?
Of the pupils at St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 100% reached the expected standard in reading and 100% did so in maths.
What is St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington's Ofsted rating?
St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2017 it was rated Inadequate.
What is the catchment area for St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington?
No fixed boundary. When St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington is oversubscribed, Wiltshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington?
St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington was not full in 2025: it ran at 87% of its 105 places.
How big are the classes at St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington?
Classes at St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington average 21.8 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington?
St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington has around 87 pupils on roll. 12% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington?
4.1% of sessions were missed at St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington in 2024/25. 5.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington?
Apply through Wiltshire's coordinated admissions process, naming St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington 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.
Does St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: PH ActiveEd � St George's Primary (Semington) (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
How many road collisions happen near St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington?
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 St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington?
St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington is at Pound Lane, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 6LP.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)