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Malmesbury School

Corn Gastons, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 0DF

Outstanding

Inspected 12 March 2024

Outstanding
Ofsted
49.9
Attainment 8
Secondary
Phase
11–18
Ages
1,465
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Malmesbury School

Malmesbury School is an academy converter in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,465 pupils on roll. It is part of THE ATHELSTAN TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 March 2024) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.9 (2025/26). 12.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Wiltshire →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age Range
Ages 11–18
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
1,465 / 1,384 (106%) · over capacity
Sixth Form
Has a sixth form
Religious Character
None
Admissions Policy
Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection
12 March 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

12.7%
Free school meals
4.6%
EAL
3.9%
SEN support
13.9%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

49.9
Attainment 8
247 pupils
51.4%
Grade 5+ English & Maths
67.6%
Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-
A-level average grade
116 students
15.5%
AAB+ (2 facilitating)
81%
To higher education
47%
To top-third universities
3%
To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

96%
Sustained destination
90%
Stayed in education
4%
Apprenticeship

Attendance

7.1%
Overall absence
18.5%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

88.01
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -6.7 vs 2023/24
17.3
Pupils per teacher
↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24
10.41
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +1.4 vs 2023/24
£49,261
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 7% on leadership pay
↑ +£5,024 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
6.72
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -0.2 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,790
Spend per pupil
£7,182
Income per pupil
64%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
Corn Gastons, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 0DF
Phone
01666829700
Headteacher
Brett Jouny

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Malmesbury School?
Malmesbury School is an academy converter in Malmesbury, Wiltshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Malmesbury School have?
Malmesbury School has 1,465 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Malmesbury School's Ofsted rating?
Malmesbury School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 March 2024).
How does Malmesbury School perform at GCSE?
Pupils at Malmesbury School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 49.9 in 2025/26.
Is Malmesbury School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Malmesbury School is part of THE ATHELSTAN TRUST.
Where is Malmesbury School?
Malmesbury School is located at Corn Gastons, Malmesbury, Wiltshire, SN16 0DF.

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