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Malmesbury School

verifiedData: DfE & Ofsted 2024/25

personMr Brett Jouny

corporate_fareTHE ATHELSTAN TRUST

location_onMalmesbury, SN16 0DF

language Visit Website phone 1666829700

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2024

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Students

1,438

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Attainment 8

49.8

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GCSE Rank

#8 in Wiltshire

#957 of 3,216 nationally

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Malmesbury School is a Academy converter secondary school in Malmesbury, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

Malmesbury School is an academy converter in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE ATHELSTAN TRUST. The school has approximately 1,465 pupils on roll, of whom 15% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.8, placing the school #8 in Wiltshire and #957 of 3,216 nationally. 48.90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 22.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 23 A-level subjects. 54.5% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 23.9% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.19 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.5 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: Department for Education 2024/25, Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

49.8

Grade 5+ E&M

48.90%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)22.6%

Entering EBacc48.90%

EBacc APS4.57

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.34

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

51.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc36.10%

EBacc APS4.68

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.26

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc47%

EBacc APS4.73

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.38

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc48%

EBacc APS5.18

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc59%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc57%

EBacc APS4.79

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

55.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc67%

EBacc APS5.14

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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

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

97%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships3%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.19

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

122

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*9.7%

Achieving A*–A23.9%

Achieving A*–B54.5%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate97.5%

A-level subjects offered23

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.15

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

131

Retention rate96.90%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate98.80%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

119

Retention rate98.3%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

12 March 2024

Inspection Report

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03 June 2015

Inspection Report

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09 May 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-03-12

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2012-05-09

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2006-11-09

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

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

2.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.8%(27 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,465 pupils. During this period, there were 34 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.3%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,465	34	2.3%	7.3%
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,459	39	2.7%	7.8%
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,469	22	1.5%	7.4%
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,470	44	3.0%	7.1%
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,465	37	2.5%	8.2%
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,442	48	3.3%	6.6%
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,438	60	4.2%	6.4%
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,443	47	3.3%	5.9%
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,431	45	3.1%	4.7%
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,428	57	4.0%	4.9%
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,419	36	2.5%	4.4%
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,438	35	2.4%	3.6%
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,437	5	0.3%	1.0%
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,441	23	1.6%	3.9%
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,413	0	0.0%	0.0%
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,413	42	3.0%	3.2%
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,412	39	2.8%	4.2%
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,357	16	1.2%	3.1%
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,359	17	1.3%	3.8%
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,358	15	1.1%	3.8%
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,321	47	3.6%	3.4%
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,315	29	2.2%	3.0%
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,316	21	1.6%	3.7%
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,325	21	1.6%	3.0%
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,325	32	2.4%	3.3%
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,326	15	1.1%	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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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 57 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 51 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 31 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 28 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 27 pupils

Physical Disability 13 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 5 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

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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.

87.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

87.0%Positive

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

24.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree34%

agree46%

disagree11%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

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

strongly agree39%

agree40%

disagree12%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

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

strongly agree39%

agree19%

disagree11%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

not applicable23%

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

yes25%

no75%

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

strongly agree45%

agree25%

disagree18%

strongly disagree7%

dont know5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree50%

agree36%

disagree8%

strongly disagree4%

don't know3%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree50%

agree38%

disagree6%

strongly disagree5%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree41%

agree45%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree54%

agree38%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree51%

agree42%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree39%

agree40%

disagree10%

strongly disagree5%

don't know6%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes87%

no13%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

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)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

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

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

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