Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School, Melksham

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Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School

Cranesbill Road, Melksham, SN12 7GN

A Outstanding-rated primary school in Melksham where 77% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

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Church of England

Pupils

477

Ages

3-11

FSM

14.7%

Capacity

450

Ofsted

Outstanding

Feb 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

87.0%

Writing

87.0%

Maths

83.0%

RWM Combined

77.0%

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About Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School

Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Melksham, Wiltshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 131 responses), 90% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 77% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 477 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Cranesbill Road, Melksham, SN12 7GN | More schools in Wiltshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Feb 2025 — Outstanding
Nov 2019 — School remains Good
Nov 2014 — Good (predecessor: Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School

What is Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What do parents say about Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 131 responses): 90% of parents would recommend Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School.

What are Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School's latest exam results?

Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 77% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School located?

Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Melksham, Wiltshire (SN12 7GN).

How many pupils attend Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School?

Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School has around 477 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School with other schools?

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