The short version
Above-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 86% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Methodist/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
86%
+24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 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.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 6 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Methodist/Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 69
- Capacity
- 66%
- FSM
- 15.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
- Head
- Mrs Emma Hembury
Provisions
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
The Street, Broughton Gifford, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 8PR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School?
St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School currently has 69 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School take?
St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School?
St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School is in Melksham, SN12 8PR, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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