Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary
Chippenham, SN15 5AX · Wiltshire · primary school
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52nd 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 3,837 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6/10 among them, against 6.0/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6 out of 10 among them, against 6.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in dodgeball and football, learn guitar, violin, piano, keyboard, woodwind instruments, singing, drums, and ukulele, and visit Braeside and Avebury.
Getting in
The published school roll is 136 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 maths? What specific support is available for pupils who find the transition to secondary school challenging? How are the music and sports clubs structured for different age groups?
What Ofsted said about Brinkworth Earl Danby's Church of England Primary
Overview
This ungraded inspection found that aspects of the school’s work “may not be as strong as at the time of the previous inspection,” triggering a future graded inspection. While leaders are “working on the right things” and the school is “improving steadily,” weaknesses remain in curriculum implementation and teaching quality.
Strengths
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective” and the school “cares for pupils and keeps them safe.”
- Reception children “get off to a great start” with consistent routines and strong relationships.
- Staff have “strong subject knowledge” in phonics, helping pupils catch up and read with fluency.
- The governing body holds the school to account “skilfully,” and the school makes “effective use of ongoing external advice.”
- Pupils benefit from a “strong ‘family feel’” and opportunities to develop leadership and teamwork skills.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure it “implements the intended curriculum well” so pupils know and remember the breadth and depth of knowledge, addressing current gaps.
- Teaching for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) requires better adaptation to ensure they “make strong progress through the curriculum.”
- Staff must consistently uphold raised behaviour expectations, ensuring “low-level disruptions” are challenged and teaching builds firmly on what pupils need to know next.
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 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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