Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Trowbridge
Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Trowbridge. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in March 2016. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 7th-highest of the 18 schools in Trowbridge with published results, and 7,614th of 14,452 across England. It was 73% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2016)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- In line with England
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 26 Oct 2026
Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School in detail
Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "We believe that our school is like that tree, which grows over time as wide as we can with branches that reach out into our community, providing shade, shelter and life for Staverton. The tree is home to the children, parents, staff and community members, who are like the birds nesting within its branches."
From the headteacher's welcome: "At Staverton Primary School, we believe education is about far more than results. It’s about belonging, curiosity, creativity and character. We are a small school with a big heart, serving our village and surrounding area with pride. While many schools today are part of large multi-academy trusts, Staverton remains rooted in its own individuality."
The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 80% of Year 6 pupils at Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 73% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 73% in Wiltshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 71% in reading and 68% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 22 families put Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School as their first choice and 32 named it as one of their preferences, for 22 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School are Hilperton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 86% reading, 68% maths); Bellefield Primary and Nursery School (1.1 miles, 73% reading, 66% maths); Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School (1.2 miles, Good, 78% reading, 74% maths); and Paxcroft Primary School (1.5 miles).
Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.
Hilperton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolBellefield Primary and Nursery SchoolHolt Voluntary Controlled Primary SchoolPaxcroft Primary School
What parents say
66 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (as of September 2025): 97% would recommend the school, 99% say their child is happy there and 80% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (80%).
Who goes there
10.5% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 23 pupils (11%) received SEN support and 13 (6.2%) 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.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Trowbridge Rail Station, about 1.6 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Social Club (se-bound), 90 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School issued 9 suspensions, 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; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from March 2016, 10 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
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Staverton is a welcoming school where children thrive both academically and personally. The school places a strong emphasis on reading and has exceptional Early Years provision that helps children develop independence and resilience. Teachers know pupils well as individuals and provide tailored support so every child can access the curriculum successfully.
Key Strengths
- Outstanding Early Years provision with exceptionally well-designed activities and high-quality speech and language modelling
- Strong focus on reading from Reception onwards, with skilled adults supporting early readers to build confidence and fluency
- Well-designed personal development curriculum teaching pupils about healthy relationships, online safety, and respect for others
- Clear behaviour expectations creating a calm, orderly learning environment with rare bullying
- Swift identification and support for pupils with special educational needs through comprehensive reviews
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment information is not being used effectively to identify and address gaps in pupils' understanding and misconceptions
- School leadership has not always been clear about the intended impact of changes made, making it difficult for governors to evaluate success
- Continuing need to raise pupil attendance rates
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating a positive culture that prioritises pupils' interests and safety.
Extracurricular Activities
Craft club, golf club, annual nativity performances, author visits, museum trips, visiting artist collaborations
Staverton Church of England Primary School is a welcoming community where pupils are proud to attend and increasingly achieve well. The school has improved significantly from its previous 'Requires Improvement' rating, with pupils learning in a calm environment with high expectations for behaviour.
At a Glance
24.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
66 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 improved from 71% to 80% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 68% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 71% to 77% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.3
Avg class size
22.0
Infant (KS1)
8
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
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
You apply to the council where you live. Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School 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)
- Collisions
- 8
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 6 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle.
5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
73%
Available places
229 pupils
315 places
86 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(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
23
SEN Support
13
EHC Plans
17.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
210
Total Pupils
103
Boys
107
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
14
Teachers
15.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,190
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,280
Per pupil
£1336k
Total funding
£76k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.1%
Overall absence
11.7%
Persistent absence
214
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
Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Questions parents ask about Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
What are SATs results like at Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Of the pupils at Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 80% reached the expected standard in reading and 73% did so in maths.
What is Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in March 2016, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 73% of its 315 places.
How big are the classes at Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Classes at Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School average 26.3 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School has around 210 pupils on roll. 24% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
5.1% of sessions were missed at Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School in 2024/25. 11.7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Apply through Wiltshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled 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 Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 8 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 6 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on a bicycle. 5 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Wiltshire is 4 (the median across 265 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is at School Lane, Staverton, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 6NZ.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)