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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Behaviour Policy (download)
- Equality Act (download)
- Facilities for Hire (other)
- School Closures (other)
- The White Horse Federation (other)
- GDPR (other)
- Cookies (other)
- Modern Slavery Statement (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- vision and values (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Aloeric Primary School (67.2)
- Churchfields, the Village School (62.9)
- Bowerhill Primary School (62.4)
- Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School (60.2)
- Shaw CE Primary School (58.7)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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