Sherston CofE Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Malmesbury, South West SN16 0NJ · Wiltshire
#227 of 1,695 primary schools in South West
#2236 of 15,697 nationally
About Sherston CofE Primary School
Sherston CofE Primary School is a local authority primary located in Malmesbury, in the Wiltshire local authority of South West, England. It caters for Ages 4–11. In 2025 it enrolled 127 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 79.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of primary schools in England and 227th of 1,695 ranked primary schools in South West. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (92th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (73th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 127; capacity filled 60.5%.
There are 8 schools in Malmesbury; Sherston CofE Primary School ranks 1st of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)73%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)14%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)6.3%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Sherston CofE Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 127
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 6.3%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 60.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 73%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 14%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near Sherston CofE Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
Luckington Community School
Chippenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
43 students · 2.7 km away
Westonbirt School
Tetbury · Independent all-through · Ages 2–19
781 students · 3.8 km away
Hullavington CofE Primary and Nursery School
Chippenham · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
131 students · 6.0 km away
Leighterton Primary School
Tetbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
116 students · 6.0 km away
Trinity Church of England Primary School
Badminton · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
99 students · 6.4 km away
Hawkesbury Church of England Primary School
Badminton · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
97 students · 7.2 km away
Malmesbury School
Malmesbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,438 students · 7.5 km away
Malmesbury Church of England Primary School
Malmesbury · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
410 students · 8.2 km away
Stanton St Quintin Primary and Nursery School
Nr. Chippenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
72 students · 8.3 km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury
Malmesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
77 students · 8.5 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in South West with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Catcott Primary School
Bridgwater · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
127 students
Kington St Michael Church of England Primary School
Chippenham · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
127 students
Steam Mills Primary School
Cinderford · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
128 students
Twyning School
Tewkesbury · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
126 students
Innsworth Infant School
Gloucester · Local authority primary · Ages 5–7
126 students
Reckleford Infant School and Nursery
Yeovil · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
128 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sherston CofE Primary School a good school?
Sherston CofE Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 79.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of primary schools in England) and ranks #227 of 1,695 in South West. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Sherston CofE Primary School rank in South West?
Sherston CofE Primary School ranks #227 of 1,695 primary schools in South West and #2236 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sherston CofE Primary School?
Sherston CofE Primary School had 127 students in 2025.
Is Sherston CofE Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
Sherston CofE Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 4–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near Sherston CofE Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sherston CofE Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.