Best 3 Primary schools in Warminster – comparison

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Q: How should I choose a school?

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Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of primary schools: The Avenue Primary School and Children's Centre (Primary) in Warminster; Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (Primary) in Warminster; New Close Primary School (Primary) in Warminster — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares The Avenue Primary School and Children's Centre, Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School and New Close Primary School. They are primary phase and academy sponsor led and voluntary controlled school type located around Warminster, Wiltshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (The Avenue Primary School and Children's Centre), published Jun 2024. The most recent inspection on record is for The Avenue Primary School and Children's Centre (Jun 2024). average roll around ≈ 200, combined total ≈ 550, typical FSM 15–20%, range 10–15%–20–25%; all within the Acorn Education Trust trust.

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Attribute	The Avenue Primary School and Children's Centre BA12 9AA	Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School BA12 8LF	New Close Primary School BA12 9JJ
Phase / Type	Primary • Academy sponsor led	Primary • Voluntary controlled school	Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location	Warminster Wiltshire BA12 9AA	Warminster Wiltshire BA12 8LF	Warminster Wiltshire BA12 9JJ
Latest Ofsted	2 9 Jun 2024	2 13 Dec 2022	2 17 May 2022
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	20–25% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	315	150	203
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Acorn Education Trust	Wiltshire (865)	Acorn Education Trust
Website	www.avenue.wilts.sch.uk	www.sambourne.wilts.sch.uk	www.newclose.wilts.sch.uk
Telephone	01985213383	01985212458	01985212304
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

The Avenue Primary School and Children's Centre

BA12 9AA

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Warminster
Wiltshire
BA12 9AA
Ofsted: 2 9 Jun 2024
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 20–25% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Acorn Education Trust
Website: www.avenue.wilts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01985213383

Sambourne Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

BA12 8LF

Phase / Type: Primary • Voluntary controlled school
Location: Warminster
Wiltshire
BA12 8LF
Ofsted: 2 13 Dec 2022
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wiltshire (865)
Website: www.sambourne.wilts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01985212458

New Close Primary School

BA12 9JJ

Phase / Type: Primary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Warminster
Wiltshire
BA12 9JJ
Ofsted: 2 17 May 2022
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Acorn Education Trust
Website: www.newclose.wilts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01985212304

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How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.