St Michael's CofE Aided Primary is a mainstream primary school in Marlborough, Wiltshire, for children aged 4 to 11. In January 2026, 17 of its 194 pupils (8.8%) were getting SEN support and 6 (3.1%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 4–11
- 194 pupils
- Ofsted: Outstanding
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state primary schools across England and in Wiltshire.
8.8% get SEN support
17 of 194 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Lower than the England average.
3.1% have an EHC plan
6 of 194 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Social, emotional and mental health6
- Speech, language and communication6
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream primary school
- Run as
- Voluntary aided school
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 194 (places for 210)
- Headteacher
- Mr Ben Everitt
- Faith
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 12.4% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Wiltshire
- School reference (URN)
- 126392
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Wiltshire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Outstanding, July 2016; school remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next (November 2023)
Rated Outstanding at its last graded inspection, in July 2016. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementOutstanding
- Early yearsOutstanding
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 Next (ungraded inspection, November 2023).
Contact and getting there
Back Lane, Aldbourne, Marlborough, SN8 2BP
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- Oaklands School Independent · Ages 5–16 6.1 miles
- Marlborough St Mary's CE Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 2–11 · Ofsted: Good 6.4 miles
- St John's Marlborough Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 6.5 miles
- The Chalet School Special school · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted report card (2026) 6.6 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Baydon St Nicholas Church of England Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 24.7%, EHC plans 3.7% 1.9 miles
- Ramsbury Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 12.9%, EHC plans 1.1% 2.6 miles
- Ogbourne CofE Primary School Primary · Ages 4–11 · SEN support 22.8%, EHC plans 5.1% 4.2 miles
All mainstream schools in Wiltshire SEND schools in Wiltshire
Questions about St Michael's CofE Aided Primary
How many pupils at St Michael's CofE Aided Primary have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 17 of the 194 pupils (8.8%) were getting SEN support and 6 (3.1%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state primary schools it is 15.4% and 4.1%.
What are the most common needs at St Michael's CofE Aided Primary?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (6 pupils) and speech, language and communication needs (6 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at St Michael's CofE Aided Primary?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at St Michael's CofE Aided Primary?
Through Wiltshire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to St Michael's CofE Aided Primary?
You can ask for St Michael's CofE Aided Primary to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does St Michael's CofE Aided Primary have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Marlborough St Mary's CE Primary School, about 6.4 miles away.
Where is St Michael's CofE Aided Primary?
Back Lane, Aldbourne, Marlborough, SN8 2BP, in Wiltshire.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.