Bishops Cannings Church of England Primary School
The Street, Bishop's Cannings, Devizes, SN10 2LDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Bishops Cannings Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Devizes for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 262 schools in Wiltshire. It ranks 5th of 12 primary schools in Devizes. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 20 June 2023, report published 13 September 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 20 June 2023
Pupils love being part of Bishops Cannings Primary School. They are proud of the school and its community. The school's values are an integral part of the day-to-day interactions between adults and pupils. 'Treat others as you want to be treated' is a golden thread that runs throughout the school. As a result, pupils are happy and feel safe. Adults have high expectations of pupils. Pupils respond well to these. As soon as children join pre-school, routines are well established and followed. Older pupils are very polite and well mannered. They hold doors open for adults and welcome visitors to their school. Relationships between adults and pupils are positive and respectful. During social times, pupils of all ages play together. Playtimes and lunchtimes are harmonious and enjoyable for all. Pupils grow in character. They enjoy the plethora of opportunities they have to go on school trips and be responsible citizens. This helps them to deepen their learning across the curriculum. Pupils particularly enjoy collecting eggs from the school's chicken coop. Pupils and parents value opportunities to develop pupils' wider experiences, including visits to the theatre and the Victorian art museum.
What the school should improve
- In a few wider curriculum subjects, leaders have not precisely identified the important knowledge that pupils need to learn. This means that pupils do not build their knowledge well over time. Leaders need to ensure that all subjects identify the key knowledge they want pupils to learn and by when.
- Leaders do not have an effective assessment system in some wider curriculum subjects. This means that they do not have a clear understanding of any gaps in pupils' knowledge. Leaders need to develop a proficient assessment system so that gaps in pupils' knowledge can be addressed.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
241 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Bishops Cannings Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Trinity Church of England Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Nursteed Community Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention | 43% met the expected standard |
| All Cannings Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Southbroom St James Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Southbroom Infants' School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- EQUA MEAD LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss C A Vardy
- Phone
- 01380860633
- Address
- The Street, Bishop's Cannings, Devizes, SN10 2LD
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- URN
- 146849
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.