Best 3 Not applicable schools in Wiltshire – comparison

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Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Silverwood School (Not applicable) in Devizes; The Springfields Academy (Not applicable) in Calne; Notton House Academy (Not applicable) in Chippenham — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Silverwood School, The Springfields Academy and Notton House Academy. They are not applicable phase and community special school, academy special sponsor led and academy special converter type located around Devizes, Wiltshire, Calne, Wiltshire and Chippenham, Wiltshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Silverwood School), published Oct 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Silverwood School (Oct 2023). average roll around ≈ 250, combined total ≈ 750, typical FSM 40–45%, range 35–40%–50–55%; spread across trusts such as Reach South Academy Trust and Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership.

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Attribute	Silverwood School SN10 2QQ	The Springfields Academy SN11 0DS	Notton House Academy SN15 2NF
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Academy special sponsor led	Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location	Devizes Wiltshire SN10 2QQ	Calne Wiltshire SN11 0DS	Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 2NF
Latest Ofsted	2 1 Oct 2023	2 5 May 2022	2 2 Mar 2015
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 250 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 50 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	50–55% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	250	50
Capacity utilisation	—	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Boys
Admissions policy			Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	Wiltshire (865)	Reach South Academy Trust	Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership
Website	www.silverwood.wilts.sch.uk	www.springfields.wilts.sch.uk	www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk
Telephone	01380850309	01249814125	01249730407
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Silverwood School

SN10 2QQ

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Devizes
Wiltshire
SN10 2QQ
Ofsted: 2 1 Oct 2023
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Wiltshire (865)
Website: www.silverwood.wilts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01380850309

The Springfields Academy

SN11 0DS

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special sponsor led
Location: Calne
Wiltshire
SN11 0DS
Ofsted: 2 5 May 2022
Pupils: ≈ 250 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 50–55% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Reach South Academy Trust
Website: www.springfields.wilts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01249814125

Notton House Academy

SN15 2NF

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special converter
Location: Chippenham
Wiltshire
SN15 2NF
Ofsted: 2 2 Mar 2015
Pupils: ≈ 50 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Midsomer Norton Schools Partnership
Website: www.nottonhouseacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01249730407

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.