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Malmesbury School
Outstandinggraded 12/03/2024Ages 11–181,465 pupilsNone
Malmesbury School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Malmesbury, within the Wiltshire local authority. The school has around 1,465 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 12/03/2024, Malmesbury School was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +0.3), an average Attainment 8 score of 52.1 and 56% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Malmesbury can view Malmesbury School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 12/03/2024
Attendance & staffing
Attendance92.2%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence19.3%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher16.0England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS97%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals12.7%England avg 28.6%
English not first language4.6%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 849.8
Progress 8+0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths49%
Grade 4+ English & maths73%
EBacc entry49%
EBacc average point score4.57
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)B-APS per entry 36.1
Value added+0.19Above average · 95% CI 0.1 to 0.3
Retention98%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Malmesbury
All schools in Malmesbury →Malmesbury Church of England Primary SchoolGood · 0.5 miSt Joseph's Catholic Primary School, MalmesburyGood · 0.6 miThe High School LeckhamptonOutstanding · 0.8 miHullavington CofE Primary and Nursery SchoolGood · 3.5 miCrudwell CofE Primary SchoolGood · 3.9 mi
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