The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp 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)
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
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 45 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 496
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 8.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- EQUA MEAD LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mark Stenton (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
November 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Outstanding
February 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
April 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Curriculum and development visit
February 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Academy conversion letter
August 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Hackett Place, Hilperton, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 7GN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCastle Mead School
Primary · 953m away
Paxcroft Primary School
Primary · 991m away
Larkrise School
Special school · 1.1km away
Hilperton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Bellefield Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.4km away
Willowbrook Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Primary · 2.8km away
Emmaus School
Independent · 2.8km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Mead Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Mead Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Mead Community Primary School?
The Mead Community Primary School currently has 496 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Mead Community Primary School take?
The Mead Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Mead Community Primary School?
The Mead Community Primary School is in Trowbridge, BA14 7GN, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Mead Community Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The Mead Community Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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