The Corsham School
The Tynings, Corsham, SN13 9DFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Corsham School is a secondary school in Corsham for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 262 schools in Wiltshire. It ranks 9th of 26 secondary schools in Wiltshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2019.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 September 2019, report published 3 October 2019
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Sixth form provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 14 January 2025
Pupils prosper as a result of the high expectations the school has of their achievement and conduct. Pupils joining the school, including the many pupils who arrive mid-year, experience a thorough transition programme. This prepares pupils well to become successful members of the school community. The school makes sure pupils, especially pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), and disadvantaged pupils, progress well. Pupils value the way in which the school provides support for their emotional and physical welfare. For example, the youth workers who spend time speaking with pupils are well received. Pupils treat one another well. They are confident the school will act quickly if this is not the case. The school provides many ways for pupils and students to develop their talents and interests. There is a high participation in clubs and enrichment activities. For example, the school production of 'Hamlet' has involved many pupils from all year groups. Pupils train and compete in different sports. Pupil sports leaders encourage others to take part and enjoy a range of activities. The 'Lit Soc' is enthusiastic in sharing its book recommendations through its newsletter. The 'Awesome Corsham' programme encourages pupils to develop their experiences as active citizens.
What the school should improve
- The school's recent approach to support pupils in the early stages of reading has only been in place a short time. This means some pupils have gaps in their phonics and do not read confidently. The school should ensure that their approaches are taught consistently well so that pupils who struggle with reading catch up quickly.
- In a few subjects, teachers do not help pupils understand how to build their learning successfully. This means pupils, especially pupils with SEND, do not progress in their learning as well as they could. The school should ensure teachers understand how to check pupils' knowledge is secure and how they build on their on their learning.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
204 pupils in the year group
A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25
75 students
Average A level grade C, England average B-
Pupil numbers and mix
1,427 pupils on roll, with places for 1,536
Schools near The Corsham School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stonar School | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 27.6 |
| Sheldon School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 45.2 |
| Hardenhuish School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 47.5 |
| Abbeyfield School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Melksham Oak Community School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 41.4 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE CORSHAM SCHOOL ACADEMY GROUP
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Rodney Bell
- Phone
- 01249713284
- Address
- The Tynings, Corsham, SN13 9DF
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- URN
- 136611
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.