The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 55% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 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
55%
-7.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 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
- 133
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 15.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Head
- Mrs Anna Edmund (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
July 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Newleaze, Hilperton, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 7SB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Mead Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Bellefield Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
Paxcroft Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Larkrise School
Special school · 1.5km away
Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Emmaus School
Independent · 1.8km away
Castle Mead School
Primary · 2.0km away
St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington
Primary · 2.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Hilperton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Hilperton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hilperton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Hilperton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School currently has 133 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hilperton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School take?
Hilperton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Hilperton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School?
Hilperton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in Trowbridge, BA14 7SB, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hilperton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Hilperton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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