The Manor CofE VC Primary School, Melksham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The Manor has a genuine culture where every child is valued and encouraged to succeed. Reading is taught brilliantly with early intervention to help any child who falls behind, and pupils with special needs receive tailored support to thrive. The school opens children's eyes to the wider world through visits to the theatre, Parliament and the Jurassic coast, helping them become thoughtful, active citizens.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious and interesting curriculum that has been completely overhauled to meet pupils' needs
- Strong focus on reading with a clearly sequenced curriculum that helps pupils build knowledge over time
- Excellent support for pupils with special educational needs who progress successfully and participate fully in school life
- Well-structured personal development programme with enriching cultural experiences like theatre visits and trips to Parliament
- Improved attendance levels through close work with families to understand and address absence
Areas for Improvement
- In some subjects, assessment information about pupils' learning is not used effectively to adapt the curriculum, causing some pupils to develop gaps in their knowledge
- Teachers need to use assessment more consistently across all subjects to help pupils build their knowledge step by step
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Art clubs, sports clubs, theatre visits, Houses of Parliament visits, Jurassic coast visits, Remembrance Day commemorations, lunchtime leadership roles
The Manor CofE VC Primary School has made significant improvements and is now judged as Good across all key areas. The school has a strong culture of ambition and aspiration, with staff who know their pupils well and celebrate their achievements.
At a Glance
46.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
46 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 50% to 60%. Maths has improved from 60% to 68%. Writing has remained stable at around 60%.
Class Sizes
22.2
Avg class size
23.0
Infant (KS1)
20.3
KS2
6
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
36%
Available places
121 pupils
336 capacity
215 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Melksham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Melksham
Admissions Demand - Wiltshire
Places available
6,311
Applications
4,449
Got 1st preference
95.2%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across Wiltshire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.55114%
Overall absence
15.25424%
Persistent absence
118
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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