The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 10 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 150
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 8.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Head
- Mrs Kelly Butt (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
December 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
April 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Curriculum and development visit
July 2011 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
April 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
School Hill, Brinkworth, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 5AX
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary's Ofsted rating?
Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary?
Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary currently has 150 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary take?
Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary?
Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary is in Chippenham, SN15 5AX, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary have a sixth form?
No, Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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