Broad Chalke CofE Primary School
Salisbury, SP5 5DS · Wiltshire · primary school
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96th 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 2,587 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1/10 among them, against 4.2/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 62% | 2.26 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Broad Chalke CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.1 out of 10 among them, against 4.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Gardening Club, Beady Eyes, Well-being Choir, Chess, Art Club, and Ready to Shine. Sports include Tag Rugby, Cricket, Netball, Taekwondo, and Football, alongside Cookery. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 189 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 bridge the gap between the 59.0% expected standard and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve outcomes in the similar-intake comparison group?
What Ofsted said about Broad Chalke CofE Primary School
Overview
This is a ‘happy and welcoming school’ that serves as a central part of its rural community. Pupils describe the environment as ‘a caring family’, guided by values of respect, resilience, hope, and love. The report highlights high expectations for pupil achievement, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics, alongside calm classrooms and sensible behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well in core subjects, with staff using ‘consistent teaching approaches’ to help learners discuss important knowledge and vocabulary.
- The curriculum is described as ‘ambitious and engaging’, with reading and oracy acting as a main ‘curriculum driver’ supported by an inviting library and high-quality books.
- Staff provide effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, identifying needs quickly and enabling them to ‘learn successfully alongside their peers’.
- Personal development is well-structured, with initiatives like ‘News assemblies’ and residential trips fostering diversity, teamwork, and moral responsibility.
- Staff well-being is valued, with positive feedback regarding training opportunities and workload support within the trust.
Areas to improve
- In some recently revised subjects, links to pupils’ prior learning are not ‘explicit enough’, preventing the deepening of understanding over time.
- The school lacks a ‘fully embedded approach to teaching reading fluency’, meaning some weaker readers do not become fluent or expressive quickly enough.
Safeguarding
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 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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