Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Trowbridge

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.

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.

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.

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.

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%).

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.

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.

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.