New Close Primary School
URN: 144995 • Warminster BA12 9JJ
Overview
- Name
- New Close Primary School
- URN
- 144995
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ACORN EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Louise Kilminster (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01985212304
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- 30 Imber Road, Warminster BA12 9JJ
Summary
New Close Primary School, located in Warminster, Wiltshire, is a mixed academy sponsor-led school with a current enrolment of 159 pupils, serving a capacity of 203. The school is part of the Acorn Education Trust and prides itself on being a caring and inclusive community that respects and supports both students and their environment. The ethos focuses on developing the whole child, ensuring that families are at the heart of the educational experience.
The school offers a dynamic and rich curriculum, with a strong emphasis on high-quality teaching that meets the diverse needs of all students. New Close has recently refurbished its Early Years classrooms and outdoor learning area, providing a nurturing environment for nursery and reception classes. The school has received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted in March 2022, reflecting its commitment to fostering positive learning outcomes.
New Close Primary School is particularly proud of its connection to the military community, which enriches the school environment. The school welcomes visits from prospective families and encourages open communication between parents and staff to support children's education effectively.
The school offers a dynamic and rich curriculum, with a strong emphasis on high-quality teaching that meets the diverse needs of all students. New Close has recently refurbished its Early Years classrooms and outdoor learning area, providing a nurturing environment for nursery and reception classes. The school has received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted in March 2022, reflecting its commitment to fostering positive learning outcomes.
New Close Primary School is particularly proud of its connection to the military community, which enriches the school environment. The school welcomes visits from prospective families and encourages open communication between parents and staff to support children's education effectively.
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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
- 203
- Pupils
- 159
- Boys
- 82
- Girls
- 77
- FSM %
- 13.80
- Open date
- 2017-11-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Wiltshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 159 | 82 | 77 | 203 | 13.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 136 | 76 | 60 | 203 | 16.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 104 | 59 | 45 | 203 | 15.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 104 | 59 | 45 | 203 | 15.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 97 | 53 | 44 | 203 | 12.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 86 | 45 | 41 | 203 | 11.60 |
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