Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School

URN: 143500 • Melksham SN12 7GN

Overview

Name
Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School
URN
143500
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
64.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Scott James (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01225703394
Website
Visit
Address
Cranesbill Road, Melksham SN12 7GN

Summary

Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School is a mixed academy located in Melksham, Wiltshire, with a current enrolment of 477 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 420. The school operates in a modern facility established in 2016, featuring 18 classrooms and a preschool for 3-4 year olds. Recently, the school expanded from a 2-form entry to a 2.5-form entry to accommodate growing demand.

The school is committed to providing a nurturing and inclusive environment, underpinned by Christian values. The ethos focuses on the personal, educational, and spiritual development of each child, encouraging them to flourish in a safe and supportive setting. The staff are dedicated to ensuring the wellbeing of all pupils, offering stimulating learning experiences that motivate and challenge them.

In addition to a strong academic curriculum, Forest and Sandridge prioritises online safety, equipping students with essential skills for responsible internet use. The school has achieved recognition for its commitment to online safety, completing the 360 Degree Safe Online Safety Mark, which reflects its proactive approach to safeguarding children in the digital age.

Key details

LA
Wiltshire
Age range
3 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
Capacity
420
Pupils
477
Boys
242
Girls
235
FSM %
14.70
Open date
2016-12-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-11-21
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Wiltshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 477 242 235 420 14.70
2024-09-11 475 233 242 420 14.50
2023-09-11 459 225 234 420 14.10
2022-09-11 459 225 234 420 14.10
2021-09-11 466 228 238 420 15.10
2020-09-11 462 224 238 420 14.20

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