Wardour Catholic Primary School
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Wardour Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Tisbury for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 262 schools in Wiltshire. It ranks 36th of 174 primary schools in Wiltshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2020.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 February 2020, report published 4 March 2020
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Requires improvement
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 12 November 2024
Pupils thrive at their school. Relationships with adults are warm and pupils feel very well cared for. The pupil 'buddy system' means older pupils support younger pupils and Reception-age children. Pupils and their parents and carers enthuse about the school and its close community. The school is ambitious for all pupils, especially pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils show curiosity. They take pleasure in talking about their learning. Pupils are well prepared for the next stages of their education. Pupils are kind to one another. They show respect and understanding through their interactions with one another. If pupils have differences they cannot resolve, they know adults will help them. The school encourages all pupils to develop their confidence. For example, they share their ideas through discussion or speaking to the whole school in assemblies. The school plans a plethora of trips and new experiences. It makes sure these enrich what pupils are learning. Visitors to the school, such as an Antarctic explorer, inspire pupils. Pupils talk enthusiastically about these memorable experiences. They participate fully in clubs and activities, such as sports fixtures or the choir.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, teachers do not make the explicit knowledge and skills they want pupils to know precise and clear. When this happens, some pupils are not able to move to the next stages of their learning as confidently as they could. The school needs to make sure that the purpose of the learning is explained clearly so pupils have a fuller and better understanding.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
9 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
95 pupils on roll, with places for 105
Schools near Wardour Catholic Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Church of England Primary School, Tisbury | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 50% met the expected standard |
| Semley Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 45% met the expected standard |
| Ludwell Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 35% met the expected standard |
| Hindon Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, St Mary's and St John's | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 44% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary aided school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Roman Catholic
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Amy Allen
- Phone
- 01747870537
- Address
- Wardour, Tisbury, SP3 6RF
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- URN
- 126430
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.