The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 401
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 19.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
- Head
- Mr Christopher Light
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Halifax Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6YH
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Bowerhill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Bowerhill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Bowerhill Primary School?
Bowerhill Primary School currently has 401 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Bowerhill Primary School take?
Bowerhill Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Bowerhill Primary School?
Bowerhill Primary School is in Melksham, SN12 6YH, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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