Bitham Brook Primary School
Westbury, BA13 3UA · Wiltshire · primary school
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74th 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 4,296 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9/10 among them, against 4.9/10 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 | 66.0 · 54 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bitham Brook Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 5.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.9 out of 10 among them, against 4.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lego and board game clubs, participate in sports like netball and cricket, and engage in arts and crafts or dance. The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 410 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available in the breakfast and after-school clubs? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in terms of day-to-day teaching quality?
What Ofsted said about Bitham Brook Primary School
Overview
Bitham Brook Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories. The report describes a school where pupils are ‘polite, respectful and welcoming’, benefiting from ‘warm’ relationships and a culture of kindness. Leaders have made significant structural changes to improve the quality of education, resulting in a coherent curriculum and high expectations for behaviour and attendance.
Strengths
- Pupils feel ‘safe and well cared for’ and know there are ‘trusted adults who will help them if they have problems’.
- The curriculum is ‘meticulously’ designed in established areas, helping pupils ‘know and remember more over time’.
- Staff provide a ‘sharp focus on developing their language’ from the start, leading to writing that contains ‘adventurous language, chosen for effect’.
- Reading provision is strong, with adapted curricula ensuring pupils, including those with SEND, become ‘more fluent’ and develop ‘strong comprehension’.
- Safeguarding arrangements are ‘effective’, with staff who are ‘alert to any potential risk and raise concerns without delay’.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure curriculum refinement is ‘complete’ across all subjects so learning is ‘explicit enough’ and matches leaders’ intentions.
- Teachers need to raise expectations for written work so pupils ‘consistently apply their knowledge of spelling, grammar and punctuation’ and present work well.
- Assessment systems must be ‘robust across all subjects’ to identify gaps in learning and address ‘important misconceptions’ that currently go unaddressed.
Safeguarding
The report states that ‘the arrangements for safeguarding are effective’, noting that leaders have developed a culture where staff prioritise keeping pupils safe and governors ensure all staff and visitors are safe to be with children.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 66% |
| 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
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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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