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Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop Church of England Aided Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, Reviews, Exam Results & Admission 2026
Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop Church of England Aided Primary School
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Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop Church of England Aided Primary School
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- Chilmark SP3 5AR
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
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Foundational Skills: Teaching is sharply focused on developing children’s communication and language. Children start learning to read as soon as they join the school.
Success of the Curriculum: Pupils learn a broad, logically-ordered curriculum from Reception to Year 6, preparing them well for life.
Areas Needing Improvement: In some subjects, essential knowledge that pupils need to learn is not fully identified.
Performance in Maths & Reading: School ensures pupils build their learning on what they already know and can do.
Support for Falling Behind: Any children who need extra help get the support they need.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils behave well and treat each other with respect.
Support for SEND Pupils: The school supports pupils with SEND well; their needs are precisely identified and teaching is adapted effectively.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: School takes active steps to improve pupils’ attendance when needed and teaches them about fire, water, and online safety.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils learn about relationships through a well-sequenced personal, social, and health education programme.
Parent Feedback: Parents feel the school communicates well with them and value the school's support for their children's education and personal development.
Parental Involvement: Parents review the impact of support with the school so that pupils’ needs are met.
Extracurricular Activities: Pupils participate in sporting competitions, clubs for art and drama, and various visits like fossil hunting and pantomime trips.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers now have most of the subject knowledge they need to teach the curriculum well due to professional development.
Impact on Student Progress: Teaching typically uses assessment to check what pupils have learned, identifying and remedying gaps in learning.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers read to pupils in ways that excite and engage them, with older pupils making book recommendations to each other.
Teaching Staff Challenges: On some occasions, teaching does not correct pupils' misconceptions quickly enough.
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About Us
Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop Church of England Aided Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Wiltshire County, South West.
It has 58 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 57% 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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I'm delighted to welcome you to our school's website. Explore the pages at your leisure to learn more about our outstanding village school. Because we are "a small school with great ideals," we can provide the best of both worlds. We have a small school atmosphere where all students know one another and families are encouraged to participate in school life. We also have access to resources and activities because of our strong relationships with other schools. Our guiding principle, which is that every child is unique and should be at the centre of everything we do, is what distinguishes Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop School from other schools. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us if you would like to visit the school or would like more information.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
C-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.2 | - | 15.5 |
| Proficient Math | 99 | 111 | 107 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 107 | 109 |
| 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 | 99 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 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 | 57% | 54.88% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | 1.1 | Above Average |
| Writing | -3.8 | Below Average |
| Maths | -4.7 | Well Below 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 | 97 | 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 | 45% | 59.84% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 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 | -2.2 | Below Average |
| Writing | -8.0 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -6.4 | Well 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 | - |
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 | 102 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 107 | 100 | 93 |
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 | 60% | 57.77% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 10% | 9.43% | 8.19% |
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 | 0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -4.4 | Well Below Average |
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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
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Chilmark and Fonthill Bishop Church of England Aided Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1