Wansdyke School, Devizes
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 5 months agoReport card - no overall grade (new Ofsted framework from Sep 2024)
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Wansdyke School is excellent at supporting children with special educational needs alongside their mainstream peers in a warm, welcoming environment. Pupils develop strong social skills, excellent behaviour and a love of learning. The school works closely with parents and involves them early when any concerns arise, ensuring all children get the tailored support they need to thrive.
Key Strengths
- Pupils with SEND achieve very well from their starting points with expert support tailored to their needs
- Excellent behaviour and attendance, with pupils taking pride in following school routines and being kind to others
- Strong early years provision with well-planned curriculum that helps children develop communication, reading, writing and independence
- Caring, inclusive environment where all pupils feel welcome, supported and listened to
- Leaders and staff effectively identify and respond to barriers to learning and wellbeing
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching is not always adjusted quickly enough based on what pupils already know, which slows their progress
- National test outcomes are below average, though this does not fully reflect pupils' actual progress
- Leaders need to check that all pupils are accessing clubs and enrichment activities to develop their talents and interests
Safeguarding
Safeguarding standards are met - the school has an open culture where safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and concerns are actively identified and managed, making pupils feel safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs available (specific activities not detailed in report)
Wansdyke School is a strong performing school that effectively supports all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities and disadvantaged students, to achieve well and feel safe.
At a Glance
19.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
VI - Visual Impairment, HI - Hearing Impairment, SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 77% to 64%. Maths has declined from 74% to 64%. Writing has declined from 77% to 67%.
Class Sizes
26.2
Avg class size
29.3
Infant (KS1)
27.4
KS2
9
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
113%
Over capacity
237 pupils
210 capacity
27 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Devizes
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Devizes
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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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.13849%
Overall absence
7.6555%
Persistent absence
209
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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