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Bowerhill Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Bowerhill Primary School
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Bowerhill Primary School
- Primary
- Melksham Without SN12 6YH
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Reading is a high priority with new texts capturing pupils’ interests; phonics starts in early years with trained staff.
Success of the Curriculum: The ambitious curriculum meets all pupils' needs, ensuring they build on prior knowledge.
Areas Needing Improvement: In more recently developed subjects, pupils' recall of knowledge is less secure. Strategies need consistent application.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Older pupils confidently discuss books, most read fluently; Year 6 use math knowledge to calculate volume.
Support for Falling Behind: Sharp assessment identifies gaps; struggling pupils get support to keep up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are well-mannered, courteous and have positive attitudes towards learning.
Support for SEND Pupils: Strong links with experts ensure pupils with SEND get the right support and benefit from the same rich curriculum.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Strong relationships with staff make pupils feel safe; adults resolve any concerns pupils have.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School values guide pupils; inclusive and kind community making pupils feel empowered.
Parent Feedback: The vast majority of parents would recommend the school; comment on curricular improvements securing better outcomes.
Extracurricular Activities: Impressive range of experiences including clubs, trips, and cultural visits complement learning.
Teacher Engagement: Staff feel valued, appreciate leaders' support and workload management.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers adapt learning to support SEND pupils effectively; agreed strategies need full embedding.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Inspection included deep dives in subjects, evaluating effectiveness through lesson visits and pupil work.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Agreed teaching strategies are not fully embedded in all subjects, impacting pupil learning.
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About Us
Bowerhill Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Wiltshire County, South West.
It has 405 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 64% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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| Ofset report | Good | - | - |
| Age range | 4-11 | 4-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.2 | 21.9 | 30.4 |
| Proficient Math | 104 | 101 | 102 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 102 | 104 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% | 54.88% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 6.97% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 57% | 59.84% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 9.3% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.7 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | - | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | - | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | - | 57.84% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 8.08% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | - | |
| Writing | - | |
| Maths | - |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 24th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 23rd Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bowerhill Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1