Baydon St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Marlborough, SN8 2JJ · Wiltshire · primary school
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133rd of 181 primary schools in Wiltshire we can score, 201 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,809 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5/10 among them, against 1.6/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 50.0 · 19 | 40% | 0.76 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Baydon St Nicholas Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 50.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.5 out of 10 among them, against 1.6 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join clubs for Warhammer, Mindfulness, Sewing, Wellbeing, Playdough, Lego, Homework and Spanish. Sports include Rounders, Swindon Town Football club and Karate. Arts and music activities cover Cooking, Sign Language, Easter service and the Summer Spectacular Performance. Trips visit Braeside Residential Centre and Rockley Outdoor Adventure Centre. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 81 pupils against a stated capacity of 140. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific support is available for pupils who need extra help with reading? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Baydon St Nicholas Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this nurturing and welcoming school, where they demonstrate values of "respect, kindness and perseverance." The report states that the school has been "relentless in their drive to make the necessary improvements" since the last inspection, resulting in a high-quality education that is now rated as Good across all categories.
Strengths
- Pupils are "happy and attend well," behaving calmly and settling quickly into routines, which allows them to learn without disruption.
- Reading is "at the heart of the school," with an effective systematic programme where adults are "experts in the delivery of phonics" and struggling readers receive swift support.
- Mathematics is well-designed, helping pupils secure a "deep insight of number composition" from Reception, enabling them to tackle challenging concepts like fractions and decimals.
- Pupils feel safe, with strong community links supporting their understanding of safety, and they value leadership roles such as "worship monitors" and "digital leaders."
Areas to improve
- In some wider curriculum subjects, the "precise knowledge that the school wants pupils to know and remember is not clear," meaning pupils do not build knowledge effectively.
- Assessment in foundation subjects is "not well established," leaving the school without a "clear and concise understanding of what pupils know and remember."
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 39% |
| 2023/24 | 55% |
| 2024/25 | 50% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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