Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School

 

Contact Details

Address:
 Cranesbill Road
 Melksham
 Wiltshire SN12 7GN
Telephone: 01225 703394
Previous Name: n/a

School Type

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Converter Academy
Religious Denomination: Church of England
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: The White Horse Federation
Sponsor: The White Horse Federation

Staff and Pupils

Headteacher: Mr Scott James (since February 2022)
Previous Headteacher: Anna Willcox
Numbers of Teachers / Assistants*: 20.71 / 13.18
Non-teaching Staff*: 15.54
Number of pupils: 477
Pupils Per Teacher: 23.0
Sex: Mixed (51% boys / 49% girls)
Eligible for free school meals (FSM): 14.70% (low)
FSM pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 22.4%
Local child deprivation rate: 12.5% (2km radius)
Proportion of ethnic minority pupils: 12.4%
Ethnic minority pupils at 10 nearest schools†: 13.0%
Distance to 10th nearest school†: 4.8km
* Full-time equivalents (FTEs)
† Schools of the same phase (primary or secondary) for which data are available

Location and Administration

Region: South West
Authority: Wiltshire
Constituency: Chippenham
Electoral Ward: Melksham East
School Number: 8653344

Inspections and Reports

Ofsted Report: 11th February 2025 (view record)

External Links

DfE Record: View record
School Performance Table: View record
The Schools Guide: School indicators | Staff indicators
 
 

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  32. Heddington Church of England Primary School (8.2km) show on map
  33. The Corsham School (8.4km) show on map
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