Derry Hill Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

URN: 126400 • Calne SN11 9NN

Overview

Name
Derry Hill Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
URN
126400
Type
Voluntary aided school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Requires improvement
Ranking score
54.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Hayley Roberts (since 2021) , Headteacher
Previous head
Emma Williams, Headteacher
Telephone
01249812139
Website
Visit
Address
Church Road, Calne SN11 9NN

Summary

Derry Hill Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, located in Calne, Wiltshire, serves a mixed-gender student body of 208 pupils, with a capacity of 210. The school is committed to providing a challenging and creative curriculum within a secure and stimulating learning environment, underpinned by Christian values. The ethos emphasizes inclusion, respect, teamwork, and celebrating success, fostering a vibrant community for both students and staff.

The school operates a one-term entry policy for Reception Class, welcoming children whose fifth birthday falls between 1 September and 31 August. A comprehensive induction process helps new students acclimatise, ensuring a smooth transition from pre-school settings. Derry Hill values strong partnerships with parents and encourages their involvement in the educational journey.

For families considering admission, the school is open to children from both within and outside its catchment area, provided places are available. Prospective families are encouraged to visit and learn more about the school's offerings and community spirit. For further information, parents can contact the school office directly.

Key details

LA
Wiltshire
Age range
5 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
210
Pupils
208
Boys
105
Girls
103
FSM %
9.10
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-03-06
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Wiltshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 208 105 103 210 9.10
2024-09-11 209 112 97 210 10.00
2023-09-11 207 107 100 210 10.10
2022-09-11 207 107 100 210 10.10
2021-09-11 207 110 97 210 6.30
2020-09-11 215 113 102 210 4.20

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