Sherston CofE Primary School
Primary school in Malmesbury, Wiltshire. Report card, Feb 2026: 1 strong, 3 expected, 3 needs attention.
Latest inspection: report card, area by area
Inspected 3 February 2026, report published 8 May 2026.
| Area | Grade | Across England |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and teaching | Needs attention | 20% of schools with a report card got this |
| Achievement | Expected standard | 54% of schools with a report card got this |
| Attendance and behaviour | Strong standard | 30% of schools with a report card got this |
| Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Inclusion | Expected standard | 55% of schools with a report card got this |
| Leadership and governance | Needs attention | 13% of schools with a report card got this |
| Early years | Needs attention | 11% of schools with a report card got this |
| Safeguarding | Met | Meets the standards for keeping children safe |
What these grades mean
- Strong standard
- Goes beyond what Ofsted expects, consistently.
- Expected standard
- Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
- Needs attention
- Some things in this area need to improve.
Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.
Next inspection: around February 2030
The last inspection was in February 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.
An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.
Nearby primary schools
- 1.7 milesLuckington Community School
School remains Good (May 2024)
- 3.7 milesHullavington CofE Primary and Nursery School
School remains Good (Dec 2022)
- 3.7 milesLeighterton Primary School
Report card, Apr 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected
- 4.0 milesTrinity Church of England Primary School
No overall grade. Quality of education good (Sep 2024)
- 4.5 milesHawkesbury Church of England Primary School
Good (Sep 2023)
Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.