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Pewsey Vale School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Neil Pritchard

corporate_farePEWSEY VALE SCHOOL

location_onPewsey, SN9 5EW

language Visit Website phone 1672565000

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Ofsted

Requires improvement

Inspected 2023

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Students

364

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Attainment 8

33.8

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GCSE Rank

#29 in Wiltshire

#3,483 of 4,663 nationally

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Pewsey Vale School is a Academy converter secondary school in Pewsey, serving ages 11-16. Currently Requires Improvement according to Ofsted — the school is working to raise standards.

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School Summary

Pewsey Vale School is an academy converter in Pewsey, Wiltshire, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of PEWSEY VALE SCHOOL. The school has approximately 364 pupils on roll.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 33.8, placing the school #29 in Wiltshire and #3,483 of 4,663 nationally. 25.40% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 7.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Requires improvement. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Requires improvement, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

There are no current teaching vacancies. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 16.4%.

In the 2023/24 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 3.7 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

33.8

Grade 5+ E&M

25.40%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)7.0%

Entering EBacc20.30%

EBacc APS2.96

2024

Progress 8 Score

-1.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

32.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc11.80%

EBacc APS2.7

2023

Progress 8 Score

-1.44

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

31.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS2.71

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.78

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

40.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS3.55

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc23%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.55

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc28%

EBacc APS3.74

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.69

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc31%

EBacc APS3.68

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

88%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment9%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment11%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

79%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)71%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment6%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)19%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

30 November 2024

Inspection Report

26 June 2024

Inspection Report

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07 February 2023

Inspection Report

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08 July 2021

Inspection Report

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18 March 2021

Inspection Report

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11 June 2019

Inspection Report

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10 May 2017

Inspection Report

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12 June 2013

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2023-02-07

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Requires improvement

2019-06-11

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2017-05-10

None Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2013-06-12

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.4% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 pupils)

Summer term 2024

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 8.417% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Summer term of 2024, this school served a headcount of 338 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, which is below the termly national average of 7.4%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2023/24 (Summer term)	338	0	0.0%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	346	8	2.3%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	355	31	8.7%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	362	5	1.4%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	364	4	1.1%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	366	21	5.7%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	352	10	2.8%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	353	9	2.5%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	355	12	3.4%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	331	9	2.7%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	335	2	0.6%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	334	6	1.8%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	338	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	338	1	0.3%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	341	4	1.2%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	304	4	1.3%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	305	3	1.0%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	305	5	1.6%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	316	7	2.2%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	314	3	1.0%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	323	11	3.4%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	324	7	2.2%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	322	8	2.5%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	318	5	1.6%	3.1%

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

74.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

80.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

22.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree14%

agree46%

disagree26%

strongly disagree12%

don't know2%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree10%

agree38%

disagree24%

strongly disagree18%

don't know10%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree32%

agree24%

disagree18%

strongly disagree16%

not applicable10%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes36%

no64%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree6%

agree33%

disagree22%

strongly disagree39%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree22%

agree34%

disagree24%

strongly disagree4%

don't know16%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree24%

agree44%

disagree18%

strongly disagree8%

don't know6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree24%

agree44%

disagree24%

strongly disagree2%

don't know6%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree10%

agree58%

disagree18%

strongly disagree12%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree28%

agree56%

disagree10%

strongly disagree4%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree20%

agree36%

disagree24%

strongly disagree12%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes64%

no36%

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Outstanding

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Wiltshire

South Wilts Grammar School

Bishop Wordsworth's Church of England Grammar School

St Laurence School

St John's Marlborough

St Augustine's Catholic College

Royal Wootton Bassett Academy