Cherhill CofE School
Middle Lane, Cherhill, Calne, SN11 8XXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Cherhill CofE School is a primary school in Calne for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 262 schools in Wiltshire. It ranks 4th of 9 primary schools in Calne. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 27 February 2024, report published 24 April 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 27 February 2024
The school's values, which include honesty, empathy and respect for all, permeate this successful school. Adults create a culture of high expectations for pupils. Pupils meet these expectations. They are curious and keen to learn new knowledge. In the early years, children take turns and follow instructions exceptionally well. Pupils are respectful. They follow the school rules consistently without being reminded. Pupils are particularly well mannered and polite. They are considerate, thoughtful and kind towards one another. Staff form positive, respectful relationships with pupils. As a result, pupils feel valued. Pupils enjoy school and describe the school as a friendly place. They have complete confidence in trusted adults to support them with any worries they have. Pupils feel safe in school and learn how to stay safe online. Pupils enjoy a wide range of school clubs, such as music, sports and languages. Pupils take on leadership roles across the school. They take pride in their responsibilities as house captains and digital leaders. Pupils' experiences are broadened through a range of trips and visitors. Most parents are positive about the school. Many appreciate the support given to their children.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the school's use of assessment is not used with enough precision to check what pupils know and remember. Some pupils have gaps in their knowledge. This hinders their progress through the curriculum. The school should ensure that assessment captures what pupils know and remember and uses this information to adapt or inform the curriculum and future learning.
- The school has not considered well enough how to improve pupils' understanding of cultures different to their own. As a result, pupils' knowledge of cultures different to their own is underdeveloped. The school should ensure that the curriculum helps pupils to learn about different cultures.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
29 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
205 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Cherhill CofE School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priestley Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 27% met the expected standard |
| Holy Trinity Church of England Academy | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 63% met the expected standard |
| Marden Vale CofE Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 48% met the expected standard |
| Saint Edmund's Roman Catholic Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement | 39% met the expected standard |
| Fynamore Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Andrew Ind
- Phone
- 01249812100
- Address
- Middle Lane, Cherhill, Calne, SN11 8XX
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- URN
- 126313
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.