How many pupils does New Close Primary School have?

New Close Primary School has 159 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is New Close Primary School's Ofsted rating?

New Close Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 March 2022).

How does New Close Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

68% of pupils at New Close Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is New Close Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — New Close Primary School is part of ACORN EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is New Close Primary School?

New Close Primary School is located at 30 Imber Road, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9JJ.

New Close Primary School

30 Imber Road, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9JJ

Good

Inspected 22 March 2022

Good

Ofsted

68%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

159

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About New Close Primary School

New Close Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Warminster, Wiltshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 159 pupils on roll. It is part of ACORN EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 March 2022) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 17.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 19.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Wiltshire →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 159 / 203 (78%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 22 March 2022

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

17.4%

Free school meals

19.2%

EAL

5.7%

SEN support

35.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

68%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.6%

Overall absence

15.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, 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.

7.26

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -2.2 vs 2023/24

21.4

Pupils per teacher

↑ +7.7 vs 2023/24

5.19

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24

£44,509

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,643 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 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.

£6,109

Spend per pupil

£6,219

Income per pupil

54%

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: 30 Imber Road, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9JJ
Phone: 01985212304
Head Teacher: John Bullen
Website: www.newclose.wilts.sch.uk

Academy Trust

ACORN EDUCATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is New Close Primary School?: New Close Primary School is an academy sponsor led in Warminster, Wiltshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does New Close Primary School have?: New Close Primary School has 159 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is New Close Primary School's Ofsted rating?: New Close Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 March 2022).
How does New Close Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 68% of pupils at New Close Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is New Close Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — New Close Primary School is part of ACORN EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is New Close Primary School?: New Close Primary School is located at 30 Imber Road, Warminster, Wiltshire, BA12 9JJ.

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