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Schools in Pewsey

A town in Wiltshire

  • Town
  • 5 schools and nurseries
  • 464 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were below England in 2026. Missing school is a bigger problem than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Pewsey at a glance

Strong results at 11, weaker results at 16

How Pewsey's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries51 primary · 1 secondary · 2 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1176%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths28%Attainment 8 34.4, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary19%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school30%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Pewsey

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Pewsey primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Pewsey

1 mainstream schools in Pewsey, best first

Pewsey Primary School

Pewsey, SN9 5EJ · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results well above the England average.

18 first choices, 18 offers made

Met the standard at 1176%

England 62%

Days missed
5.8%
Pupils
134
Pupils per teacher
16.3
View school Pewsey Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in Pewsey

1 mainstream schools in Pewsey, best first

Pewsey Vale School

Pewsey, SN9 5EW · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement

Results well below the England average.

39 first choices, 56 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1634.4

England 46.2

Days missed
13.0%
Pupils
330
Pupils per teacher
16.7
View school Pewsey Vale School

Nurseries in Pewsey

2 in Pewsey, highest Ofsted grade first

Private Schools in Pewsey

1 in Pewsey. Eduscope doesn't rank these.

St Francis School

Pewsey, SN9 5NT · Independent · Primary · Ages 1 to 13

  • ISI:Inspected

Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed
–
Pupils
95
Pupils per teacher
–
View school St Francis School
The map

Every school in Pewsey, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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St Francis School, InspectedPewsey Primary School, GoodPewsey Vale School, Requires improvementLittle Saints Nursery, GoodPuddleducks Nursery And Pre-School, Good
  • Good3
  • Requires improvement1
  • Not graded yet1
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Pewsey school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Pewsey's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

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Pewsey vs England

How good are Pewsey's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Pewsey

PewseyEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 1 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    0 of the 1 with a grade.

    0%

    England 93%

    Below England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    76%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    28%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    30%

    England 18%

    Worse than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    19%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 2 schools that have one.

50%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good1
  • Requires improvement1
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Pewsey in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%70%90%20182019202320242025
76% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gapCovid gap10%30%50%201820192022202320242026
28% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%20%40%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
30% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Pewsey has 5 schools and nurseries.

There are 9% fewer pupils than in 2018.

19% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Pewsey's state schools each January.

Down 9% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Pewsey19%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Pewsey

How many schools are in Pewsey?

Pewsey has 5 schools, including 2 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 2 nurseries, 1 independent school. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Pewsey?

The highest-ranked schools in Pewsey on Eduscope are Pewsey Primary School, Pewsey Vale School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Pewsey are rated Good or Outstanding?

50% of inspected schools in Pewsey hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 1 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Pewsey perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Pewsey, 76% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Pewsey?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Pewsey is 16.6:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Pewsey schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Pewsey is 29.8%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Pewsey?

There are 464 pupils enrolled across schools in Pewsey, with 134 in primary and 330 in secondary. 28.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How many private schools are in Pewsey?

There is 1 independent school in Pewsey. Fees vary by school and age group, with day school fees typically ranging from £10,000 to £20,000 per year. You can compare it on Eduscope, including ISI inspection ratings where available.

How do I choose the right school in Pewsey?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 5 schools in Pewsey by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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