The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 69% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
69%
+7.0pp 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)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 32 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
- 198
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- EXCALIBUR ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Ms Michelle Perrett (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Farm Lane, Great Bedwyn, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 3TR
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Great Bedwyn Church of England School's Ofsted rating?
Great Bedwyn Church of England School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Great Bedwyn Church of England School?
Great Bedwyn Church of England School currently has 198 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Great Bedwyn Church of England School take?
Great Bedwyn Church of England School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Great Bedwyn Church of England School?
Great Bedwyn Church of England School is in Marlborough, SN8 3TR, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Great Bedwyn Church of England School have a sixth form?
No, Great Bedwyn Church of England School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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