Wansdyke School
URN: 139303 • Devizes SN10 5EF
Overview
- Name
- Wansdyke School
- URN
- 139303
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ACORN EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 61.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Samuel Heard (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01380725234
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Downlands Road, Devizes SN10 5EF
Summary
Wansdyke School, located in Devizes, Wiltshire, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 236 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 210. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and nurturing environment where children can develop independence, resilience, and empathy. Headteacher Mr. Sam Heard emphasizes the importance of inspiring pupils and igniting their passion for learning throughout the curriculum.
The school offers a range of extracurricular activities and community engagement opportunities, such as sports tournaments, educational trips, and charity events. Recent highlights include a Year 5 and 6 football tournament, an EYFS trip to the Devizes Museum, and various community support initiatives. Wansdyke School also maintains a 'Good' rating from Ofsted, reflecting its dedication to providing quality education.
Wansdyke School actively promotes a supportive atmosphere, encouraging pupils to engage in acts of kindness and participate in events that foster a sense of community. The school celebrates its 50th anniversary and continues to provide enriching experiences that contribute to the holistic development of its students.
The school offers a range of extracurricular activities and community engagement opportunities, such as sports tournaments, educational trips, and charity events. Recent highlights include a Year 5 and 6 football tournament, an EYFS trip to the Devizes Museum, and various community support initiatives. Wansdyke School also maintains a 'Good' rating from Ofsted, reflecting its dedication to providing quality education.
Wansdyke School actively promotes a supportive atmosphere, encouraging pupils to engage in acts of kindness and participate in events that foster a sense of community. The school celebrates its 50th anniversary and continues to provide enriching experiences that contribute to the holistic development of its students.
Useful links
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- Trust Governance (governance)
- @MichaelRosenYes (sen)
- News / Sch (sen)
- Leave of Absence Request Form (sen)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Uniform and Presentation (sen)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Policies & Key Documents (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Wiltshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- ACORN EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 210
- Pupils
- 236
- Boys
- 128
- Girls
- 108
- FSM %
- 16.50
- Open date
- 2013-02-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-11-18
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Wiltshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 236 | 128 | 108 | 210 | 16.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 233 | 116 | 117 | 210 | 18.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 237 | 112 | 125 | 210 | 14.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 237 | 112 | 125 | 210 | 14.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 232 | 110 | 122 | 210 | 12.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 228 | 107 | 121 | 210 | 11.80 |
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