Dauntsey Academy Primary School
Sandfield, West Lavington, Devizes, SN10 4HYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Dauntsey Academy Primary School is a primary school in Devizes for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 262 schools in Wiltshire. It ranks 9th of 12 primary schools in Devizes. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 7 May 2025, report published 17 June 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- 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 7 May 2025
Pupils thrive at this caring and inclusive school. The 'DAPS way' sits at the heart of school life. Through this, pupils learn the importance of kindness and respect. The school is a harmonious place. Pupils develop warm and supportive relationships with school staff. They feel safe and are confident that staff will listen if they have any concerns. The school has high expectations for pupils' academic and personal development. Most pupils achieve well. The rules of 'ready, respectful and safe' underpin pupils' good behaviour. Children in the early years quickly learn the school's routines. They enjoy their learning and relish new challenges. Across the school, pupils work hard in lessons. They are polite and considerate towards adults and each other. The school provides memorable experiences that motivate and inspire pupils. Pupils enjoy learning in the school's large woodlands. The many extra-curricular clubs on offer develop their interests. Visits such as an overnight stay in a local museum bring the curriculum to life. Pupils are proud of their leadership roles. They are keen to become buddies for younger pupils or to look after the school's goats, for example. This prepares them well to become responsible citizens.
What the school should improve
- A small number of pupils who have fallen behind their peers in relation to the fluency of their reading, do not have sufficient opportunities to practise and apply their skills. This slows the pace at which they catch up with their peers. The school should make sure that pupils at the early stages of learning to read receive the support that they need to become fluent, confident readers.
- Occasionally, the work teachers provide for some pupils is not matched closely enough to what they know and can do. Some pupils do not receive extra help when they need it. Others are not provided with the demanding work they need to deepen their learning. The school should ensure that teachers develop their skills to adapt the curriculum so that pupils build on what they know successfully.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
31 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
200 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Dauntsey Academy Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Barnabas Church of England School, Market Lavington | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 82% met the expected standard |
| The Holy Trinity Church of England Primary Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 92% met the expected standard |
| Urchfont Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Five Lanes Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Not published |
| St Thomas à Becket Church of England Aided Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- EQUA MEAD LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Christian
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Philippa Winbolt
- Phone
- 01380813373
- Address
- Sandfield, West Lavington, Devizes, SN10 4HY
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- URN
- 139980
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.