Great Bedwyn Church of England School
Marlborough, SN8 3TR · Wiltshire · primary school
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12th 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 1,407 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5/10 among them, against 6.7/10 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 | 69.0 · 63 | 40% | 2.51 |
| Ofsted | 96 | 35% | 3.37 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 12.0 · 74 | 25% | 1.85 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Great Bedwyn Church of England School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 69.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 12.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in May 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.5 out of 10 among them, against 6.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 205 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 reach the higher standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Outstanding rating in day-to-day teaching?
What Ofsted said about Great Bedwyn Church of England School
Overview
Pupils “flourish” at this academy, receiving an “excellent start” to their education within a community where they display “immense pride”. The school provides an “outstanding education” characterised by high expectations, exceptional progress, and a curriculum that ensures pupils leave “well equipped for the challenges of secondary education”.
Strengths
- Staff foster a “love of reading” from the early years, with a strong focus on phonics and vocabulary that ensures “everyone is a reader”.
- The “ambitious curriculum” breaks content into small steps with regular recap opportunities, helping pupils retain knowledge “impressively over the long term”.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are accurately identified and supported, making “strong progress” in line with their peers in this “very inclusive school”.
- Personal development is “exceptional”, with pupils taking on leadership roles and making a “tangible difference to the lives of others” through community service.
- Behaviour is “exemplary”, with pupils being “focused and respectful”, celebrating difference and opposing discrimination.
Areas to improve
The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
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 | 84% |
| 2023/24 | 84% |
| 2024/25 | 69% |
| 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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