Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School
The Street, Lea, Malmesbury, SN16 9PGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Malmesbury for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 262 schools in Wiltshire. It ranks 6th of 7 primary schools in Malmesbury. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2024.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 12 June 2024, report published 14 July 2024
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- 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 12 June 2024
Lea and Garsdon School is welcoming and inclusive. Pupils are proud of their school. Each morning they receive a warm welcome and are eager to start their learning. Staff build strong relationships with pupils. This makes pupils feel safe in school. Pupils have an astute understanding of their own feelings and those of others. The school provides many ways for pupils to practise managing their emotions. This helps create a calm atmosphere at the school. At playtimes, pupils play with a wide range of equipment that encourages expressive and creative play. The very youngest join in play with the older pupils. Behaviour, both in class and at social times, is excellent. Year 6 pupils look after children in Reception Year as part of a buddy programme. This helps the children settle into school life. All pupils take part in the school's enrichment activities. Pupils are proud of the responsibilities they have, such as being part of the school council and water monitors. Parents are pleased with the progress their children are making at the school. The school is a central part of the community. For example, all pupils regularly visit the local church. Pupils gain much from their community links.
What the school should improve
- The curriculum is not always sufficiently demanding. As a result, some pupils do not secure a depth of understanding. The school needs to ensure that the curriculum design provides opportunities for pupils to learn more complex concepts so that pupils deepen their knowledge and understanding.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
6 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
174 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Lea and Garsdon Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
| Malmesbury Church of England Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 71% met the expected standard |
| Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 13% met the expected standard |
| Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 67% met the expected standard |
| Crudwell CofE Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Emma Williams
- Phone
- 01666823534
- Address
- The Street, Lea, Malmesbury, SN16 9PG
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- URN
- 126335
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.