Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy
Details
| Age Range | 2-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Address | Dauntsey Road, SN15 5HS |
| School Website | www.walterpowell.wilts.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1249720797 |
| URN | 142292 |
School Census
| Total | 56 |
| Girls/Boys | 30/26 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 53.6%/46.4% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.8% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 8 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 28.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 16/04/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 16/04/2024 | Good |
| 03/03/2020 | Requires improvement |
| 01/05/2012 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 16/04/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 03/03/2020 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 01/05/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | SUPP |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | SUPP |
| Reading | SUPP |
| Maths | SUPP |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | SUPP |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | SUPP |
| Reading | SUPP |
| Maths | SUPP |
| Reading Progress | SUPP |
| Writing Progress | SUPP |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% |
| Reading | 106 |
| Maths | 100 |
| Reading Progress | 0.7 |
| Writing Progress | -4.5 |
| Maths Progress | -5.1 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | SUPP |
| Writing Progress | SUPP |
| Maths Progress | SUPP |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 13 |
| As First Preference | 9 |
| As second preference | 3 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 9 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 9 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 7 |
| As First Preference | 4 |
| As second preference | 2 |
| As third preference | 1 |
| Total Offers Made | 4 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 4 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 14 |
| As First Preference | 5 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 5 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 5 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 21 |
| As First Preference | 10 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 10 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 10 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 18 |
| As First Preference | 7 |
| As second preference | 5 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 7 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 7 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 15 |
| As First Preference | 11 |
| As second preference | 2 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 12 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 11 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 10 |
| As First Preference | 3 |
| As second preference | 4 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 3 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 3 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 9 |
| As First Preference | 6 |
| As second preference | 1 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 6 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 6 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 12 |
| As First Preference | 3 |
| As second preference | 7 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 3 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 3 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 87% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 96% |
| agree | 4% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 87% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 87% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| not applicable | 22% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 0% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 0% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 91% |
| agree | 9% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 83% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 78% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 43% |
| disagree | 22% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 96% |
| no | 4% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 90.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 1.8% |