Broad Hinton Church of England Primary School
Swindon, SN4 9PQ · Wiltshire · primary school
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14th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 8.7/10 against 3,837 of them, against 8.9/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 86.0 · 95 | 40% | 3.78 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 14.0 · 81 | 25% | 2.03 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Broad Hinton Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 86.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 14.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (8.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join iPad, gardening, homework, Spanish, and reflection clubs. Sports include netball, football, rugby, cricket, tennis, and American football. Arts and music options comprise piano, guitar, and recorder lessons, art clubs, and choir.
Getting in
The published school roll is 69 pupils against a stated capacity of 119. 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 who need extra help with reading? What does a typical day look like for a child in Year 6? How are the various clubs and sports scheduled during the school week?
What Ofsted said about Broad Hinton Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils enjoy attending this inclusive school, which is described as having a strong ‘family feel’ where staff care deeply for them. The report states that the overall effectiveness is ‘Good’, with high expectations for behaviour and conduct resulting in polite pupils who strive to achieve. Leaders have created an ambitious curriculum, particularly in reading and mathematics, though some subject sequences require refinement.
Strengths
- Staff teach phonics well, ensuring pupils become ‘confident and fluent readers’ with quick support for those falling behind.
- The mathematics curriculum is well-structured, allowing pupils to ‘quickly recall times tables facts’ and solve complex problems.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive tailored support to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Leaders prioritise staff well-being, creating a team that feels ‘well supported and valued’.
- Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning, with ‘low-level disruption’ being rare.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of subjects, sequences of learning are not ordered well, meaning pupils do not build on previous knowledge.
- Leaders must ensure the essential knowledge in each subject is ‘clear and carefully set out’ to help pupils know more and remember more over time.
- Safeguarding training for a small number of governors is not up to date.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff receiving up-to-date training to identify concerns quickly, although training for some governors requires updating.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 64% |
| 2023/24 | 71% |
| 2024/25 | 86% |
| 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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