The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy, Devizes
The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Devizes, part of Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in November 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the highest of the 12 schools in Devizes with published results, and 637th of 14,452 across England. For 2026 entry it had 1.6 first-choice applications for every place. It was full in 2025, at 102% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Above England average
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2022)
- Demand
- 1.6 first choices per place
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Wiltshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy in detail
The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy in its own words
In its own words: "At Holy Trinity CE Primary Academy, inspired by and rooted in Christian values and teaching, we nurture each other to become aspirational, courageous, compassionate and joyful people. Our Vision Vessel is a boat. A guardian of values, with all sailors playing their part and weathering the elements together."
From the headteacher's welcome: "I am delighted to welcome you to Holy Trinity CofE Primary Academy, where we champion an all-encompassing education rooted in Christian values, promoting scholarship, academic learning and dedicated to the development of character through outstanding pastoral care, sport, creativity, performance and adventure to prepare our children for their next stage of learning in a contemporary world."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include dance, drama, choir, ukulele, guitar, recorder, chess, STEM, gardening and photography.
The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.
Vision and values (school website)Headteacher's welcome (school website)Clubs (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 92% of Year 6 pupils at The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 96% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 73% in Wiltshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (96% in reading, 96% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy
For September 2026 entry, 32 families put The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy as their first choice and 45 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. That is 1.6 first choices for every place. 12 families who put it first were not offered a place there.
Admissions history and your chances at The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy are Dauntsey Academy Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 77% reading, 71% maths); Five Lanes Church of England Primary School (2.3 miles); St Barnabas Church of England School, Market Lavington (2.3 miles, 88% reading, 94% maths); and Urchfont Church of England Primary School (4 miles).
The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.
Dauntsey Academy Primary SchoolFive Lanes Church of England Primary SchoolSt Barnabas Church of England School, Market LavingtonUrchfont Church of England Primary School
The trust
The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy is run by its own single-school academy trust.
Who goes there
3.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.3% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 10 pupils (6.7%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) 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.
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy.
6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Chitham Close (ne-bound), 90 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 10 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).
Suspensions and exclusions
The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its November 2022 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
3.3%
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 declined from 96% to 92% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 96% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 96% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
30.0
Avg class size
29.0
Infant (KS1)
30.7
KS2
5
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Latest from The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy
An extraordinary year!
17 Jul 2026
Pop Up Restaurant Success!
13 Jul 2026
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
9 Jul 2026
Festival of Friends
6 Jul 2026
CSI Challenge Project
19 Jun 2026
A Memorable Week!
12 Jun 2026
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Bus Stops
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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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
102%
Over capacity
153 pupils
150 places
3 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Devizes
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Devizes
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: 1.6 first choices per place
Inspection History(2)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
10
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
6.7%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
150
Total Pupils
67
Boys
83
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
21.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£54,415
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,022
Per pupil
£845k
Total funding
£11k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.0%
Overall absence
2.9%
Persistent absence
137
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
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Questions parents ask about The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy
What are SATs results like at The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy?
Of the pupils at The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 92% reached the expected standard in reading and 96% did so in maths.
What is The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2022.
What is the catchment area for The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy?
No fixed boundary. When The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy is oversubscribed, Wiltshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy?
The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy was full in 2025, at 102% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy?
Classes at The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy average 30 pupils (2025/26). 2 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy?
The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy has around 150 pupils on roll. 3% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy?
3% of sessions were missed at The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy in 2024/25. 2.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy?
Apply through Wiltshire's coordinated admissions process, naming The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy 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 The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy?
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 The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy?
The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy is at Townsend, Great Cheverell, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 5TL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)