Heddington Church of England Primary School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding

Church Road, Heddington, Heddington Primary School, Calne, SN11 0PJOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Heddington Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Calne for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 262 schools in Wiltshire. It ranks 1st of 9 primary schools in Calne. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in October 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 1 October 2024, report published 10 November 2024

This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.

Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 1 October 2024

Heddington Church of England Primary is a school where inclusivity shines through. Staff ensure that each pupil is considered in everything they do. This reflects the school's values, which include respect, trust and friendship. The warm and nurturing relationships between staff and pupils are special. Staff know and understand pupils' needs. As a result, pupils are happy and safe. They are extremely proud of their school and attend regularly. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary in lessons and during social times. They demonstrate high levels of respect and kindness towards one another. Pupils are exceptionally polite and well mannered. They accept each other's differences and show tolerance and empathy when their friends experience challenges. The school has high expectations for its pupils. Pupils are keen to learn and achieve well. In most subjects the school makes checks to find out what pupils know and can do. This supports pupils to build on their previous learning. However, in a few subjects this is not yet the case. The provision for pupils' wider development is outstanding. Pupils take pleasure in the rich opportunities on offer, such as music, drama and sports. These activities develop pupils' interests and talents. The school provides significant pastoral support to pupils and their families. Parents are delighted with the school and appreciate all that it does for them.

What the school should improve

  • In some foundation subjects, the school has not fully established effective systems of assessment that check pupils' learning. Therefore, pupils do not remember some of the most important knowledge they need for their subsequent learning. The school must ensure that assessment is effective to support pupils to know more and remember more.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

13 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths62%

62%, the same as the England average.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths8%

8%, the same as the England average.

Reading, average scaled score108

108, 2 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score107

107, 2 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

75 pupils on roll, with places for 70

Eligible for free school meals18.7%

18.7%, 7.8 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language1.3%

1.3%, 20.3 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18.7%

18.7%, 3.9 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan6.7%

6.7%, 0.7 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Heddington Church of England Primary School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Bromham2 milesOfsted: Requires improvementNot published
Holy Trinity Church of England Academy2 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard63% met the expected standard
Rowde CofE Academy3 milesOfsted: Good78% met the expected standard
The Trinity Church of England Primary Academy3 milesOfsted: Good45% met the expected standard
Bishops Cannings Church of England Primary School3 milesOfsted: Good72% 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 Ashley Martin
Address
Church Road, Heddington, Heddington Primary School, Calne, SN11 0PJ
Local authority
Wiltshire
URN
126327

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.