By Brook Valley CofE Primary School
Chippenham, SN14 7BA · Wiltshire · primary school
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59th 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 3,377 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8/10 among them, against 5.7/10 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 | 62% | 3.32 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 38% | 2.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
By Brook Valley CofE 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%. The higher standard was reached by 9.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8 out of 10 among them, against 5.7 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and the Bubbles After School Club. Activities include hockey, tag rugby, a dance festival, and trips to a mobile caving experience and climbing wall.
Getting in
The published school roll is 179 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? What specific support is available for pupils who fall below the national median in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about By Brook Valley CofE Primary School
Overview
This is a happy school where pupils are kind to each other and staff build strong relationships to help them feel safe. The curriculum is clear and logically ordered, supporting pupils to build their understanding of the local area and the wider world. Most pupils achieve well and are ready for their next stage of learning.
Strengths
- Reading is a priority, with effective phonics teaching and support for pupils at risk of falling behind.
- Pupils are friendly, polite, and follow the school rules to ‘be ready, be respectful, be responsible’.
- Teachers present information clearly and resolve gaps in knowledge, helping pupils remember key information.
- Pupils build knowledge of world faiths, cultures, and environmental issues through the wider curriculum.
- Governors have an accurate understanding of the school and check the effectiveness of its work.
Areas to improve
- Targets for some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are not precise enough to detail how individual needs will be supported.
- Assessment strategies do not always provide teachers with enough information about pupil progress, meaning some do not secure knowledge or extend their learning.
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 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 73% |
| 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
—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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