Churchfields, the Village School
URN: 130388 • Melksham SN12 8HY
Overview
- Name
- Churchfields, the Village School
- URN
- 130388
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Church of England
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Simon Futcher (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01225703026
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Bradford Road, Melksham SN12 8HY
Summary
Churchfields, the Village School is a voluntary controlled primary school located in Melksham, Wiltshire, serving a mixed-gender population of 123 pupils with a capacity of 154. The school operates across two sites in Atworth and Monkton Farleigh, fostering a strong sense of community and belonging. The ethos of the school emphasizes the development of reflective, resourceful, and resilient learners, as highlighted by the positive feedback from the recent Ofsted inspection in September 2022, which rated the school as 'Good'.
The curriculum at Churchfields is broad and ambitious, designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils. Staff maintain high expectations, encouraging students to engage enthusiastically with their learning and persist through challenges. The school also provides various support services, including a breakfast club and wrap-around care, ensuring that children have a nurturing environment that promotes their well-being and readiness for the school day.
Churchfields actively involves parents and the wider community through events and open days, creating opportunities for engagement and collaboration. The school is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable learning environment where pupils can thrive academically and socially.
The curriculum at Churchfields is broad and ambitious, designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils. Staff maintain high expectations, encouraging students to engage enthusiastically with their learning and persist through challenges. The school also provides various support services, including a breakfast club and wrap-around care, ensuring that children have a nurturing environment that promotes their well-being and readiness for the school day.
Churchfields actively involves parents and the wider community through events and open days, creating opportunities for engagement and collaboration. The school is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable learning environment where pupils can thrive academically and socially.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEN Resources (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- News & Events (calendar)
- Newsfeed (calendar)
- Newsletters (calendar)
- About Us (other)
- Policies (other)
- cookie policy (other)
- Admissions (other)
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Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 123 | 55 | 68 | 154 | 9.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 123 | 61 | 62 | 154 | 7.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 127 | 59 | 68 | 154 | 11.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 127 | 59 | 68 | 154 | 11.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 133 | 64 | 69 | 154 | 12.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 122 | 63 | 59 | 137 | 9.00 |
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