The Minster CofE Primary School
Emwell Street, Warminster, BA12 8JAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Minster CofE Primary School is a primary school in Warminster for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 262 schools in Wiltshire. It ranks 1st of 11 primary schools in Warminster. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 February 2015, report published 18 March 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 January 2024
Pupils love coming to school. They appreciate how their teachers keep them safe and listen to any worries they have. Pupils enjoy learning and are proud to represent the school as 'future leaders'. Pupils talk confidently about the school's values of respect and truth. They stick to these to make sure friendships are positive. Parents say the school is a nurturing and supportive environment, where children thrive. Pupils have positive attitudes to learning and have opportunities to reflect on what they have been taught. They are helpful and well mannered around the school. Pupils enjoy participating in worship and assemblies that teach them about different cultures. Staff and pupils foster warm relationships based on mutual respect. Teachers have high expectations of all pupils. As a result, pupils are engaged in lessons and are keen to impress. Pupils state that everyone is treated fairly, so everyone can succeed. Pupils enjoy trips organised by the school, such as visits to the Houses of Parliament. This helps them learn about how issues are debated. Pupils have a voice in school through roles as eco-councillors and young leaders.
What the school should improve
- Some staff do not know how to move pupils' learning forward when they listen to them read. As a result, this hinders some pupils' reading fluency. The school has identified this and needs to ensure that pupils receive the precise support they need to become confident and fluent readers.
- In mathematics, pupils do not fully develop their understanding of problem-solving. Consequently, they do not have the same depth of knowledge as in other aspects of mathematics. The school needs to continue to embed its approach to problem-solving so that pupils achieve well in all areas of the mathematics curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
210 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near The Minster CofE Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Princecroft Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| The Avenue Primary School and Children's Centre | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 41% met the expected standard |
| New Close Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| St John's CofE School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 45% 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
- Mr James Hobbs
- Phone
- 01985213265
- Address
- Emwell Street, Warminster, BA12 8JA
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- URN
- 126368
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.