Fitzmaurice Primary School
Bradford-on-Avon, BA15 1LE · Wiltshire · primary school
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92nd 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 4,296 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9/10 among them, against 4.0/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 8.0 · 57 | 25% | 1.43 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Fitzmaurice Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 8.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.9 out of 10 among them, against 4.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access swimming, music lessons, and trips to Warleigh Lodge Farm. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 280 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 56.0% expected standard and the national median? What specific strategies are used to improve the 2.9 out of 10 score in similar-intake comparisons? How do the breakfast and after-school clubs integrate with the core curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Fitzmaurice Primary School
Overview
Fitzmaurice Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "happy and inviting place to learn" where pupils are proud to attend. The report highlights a "calm and orderly" environment with "warm and encouraging" relationships between staff and pupils, supported by a well-designed curriculum in most subjects.
Strengths
- The curriculum in most subjects "excites pupils’ interests" and helps them "build knowledge over time," particularly in mathematics where sequencing is effective.
- Pupils develop a "love of reading," with staff using assessment with precision to ensure those who fall behind "quickly receive the help they need to catch up."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are identified accurately and receive tailored support, allowing them to "learn the same curriculum as their peers."
- The school fosters a strong community where pupils are "caring and sensitive," and parents feel every pupil is "included and valued as an individual."
- Staff benefit from a "strong team culture" and appreciate that the school prioritises their well-being and workload.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, the most important knowledge has not been identified clearly enough, leading to gaps in pupils’ understanding.
- In a few subjects, the approach to assessment is not used well, meaning staff do not form an up-to-date picture of pupil progress.
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 | 44% |
| 2023/24 | 60% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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