Dilton Marsh CofE Primary School
Westbury, BA13 4DY · Wiltshire · primary school
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109th 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 4,103 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9/10 among them, against 2.9/10 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 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Dilton Marsh CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0 out of 10 among them, against 2.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join an after-school club and participate in sailing.
Getting in
The published school roll is 158 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the sailing programme? How does the after-school club operate on days when the sailing club is active?
What Ofsted said about Dilton Marsh CofE Primary School
Overview
Dilton Marsh CofE Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, marking an improvement from its previous ‘Requires improvement’ rating. The report highlights a school where staff maintain ‘high expectations’ and foster ‘trusting relationships’ that help pupils feel safe and engaged. Leaders have successfully developed a broad curriculum with ‘high ambition’ for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils behave well, are ‘highly engaged in their learning’, and leave ‘ready for secondary school’.
- The school has ‘inspired a love of reading’, with effective phonics teaching and support ensuring children read confidently.
- Mathematics teaching is clear, allowing pupils to ‘recall mathematical ideas with ease’ and grasp concepts in the early years.
- Pupils with SEND ‘learn the curriculum well alongside their peers’ due to effective, planned support.
- Pupils develop character through leadership roles and show ‘respect and tolerance’ towards others.
Areas to improve
- In a minority of wider curriculum subjects, the trust must identify the ‘most important knowledge’ to prevent gaps in pupils’ long-term learning.
- The trust should ensure all pupils have regular opportunities to apply mathematical knowledge to ‘problem-solving tasks’ to deepen their understanding.
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 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| 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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