Broad Town Church of England Primary School
Swindon, SN4 7RE · Wiltshire · primary school
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101st 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 3,930 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.7/10 among them, against 3.3/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| 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.
Broad Town Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, 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 1.7 out of 10 among them, against 3.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Multi-skills Club, Choir, Lunchtime art club, and Lunchtime football club. Sports include dodgeball, football, cricket, tennis, gymnastics, dance, athletics, and hockey. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 44 pupils against a stated capacity of 90. 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 in core subjects? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the curriculum adapt for the small class sizes resulting from the current roll?
What Ofsted said about Broad Town Church of England Primary School
Overview
Broad Town Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are described as polite, kind, and respectful. The school fosters a strong sense of community, with pupils acting as ‘village ambassadors’ and contributing positively to society. Leaders are ambitious for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, creating a welcoming environment that parents unanimously support.
Strengths
- Pupils are happy, feel safe, and behave well, with low-level disruption being rare.
- Reading is a high priority; pupils read with fluency and confidence, supported by a new phonics programme and matched books.
- Mathematics teaching is effective, with a strong focus on number understanding and regular practice of times tables through ‘flashback 4’.
- Pupils develop into well-rounded, confident citizens through varied roles, responsibilities, and trips that broaden their horizons.
- Staff have high expectations, and the school’s values underpin a culture where pupils treat everyone equally and learn about diverse faiths and cultures.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must identify the precise key knowledge pupils need to know and remember in wider curriculum subjects, such as history, to ensure a depth of understanding.
- Some subject leaders need to develop a more accurate understanding of their curriculum’s effectiveness to identify and address gaps in pupils’ knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff knowing how to recognise signs of abuse and follow agreed procedures, while pupils learn how to keep themselves safe, including online.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 63% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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