The short version
Average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 66% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- 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
66%
+4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 195
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 6.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- BY BROOK VALLEY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Deborah Henshall (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
The Street, Yatton Keynell, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 7BA
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is By Brook Valley CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
By Brook Valley CofE Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend By Brook Valley CofE Primary School?
By Brook Valley CofE Primary School currently has 195 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does By Brook Valley CofE Primary School take?
By Brook Valley CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is By Brook Valley CofE Primary School?
By Brook Valley CofE Primary School is in Chippenham, SN14 7BA, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does By Brook Valley CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, By Brook Valley CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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