Hilperton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Trowbridge, BA14 7SB · Wiltshire · primary school
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127th 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 4,058 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1/10 among them, against 2.1/10 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 | 55.0 · 27 | 41% | 1.12 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 26% | 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.
Hilperton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 55.0% 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 May 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1 out of 10 among them, against 2.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Fun Time Club, attend a breakfast club, or stay in an after-school club. Music lessons include keyboard, flute, clarinet, piano, guitar, recorder, and singing.
Getting in
The published school roll is 130 pupils against a stated capacity of 180. 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 take place during the Fun Time Club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Hilperton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Overview
Hilperton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School continues to be a good school. Leaders have a clear vision and are actively improving the curriculum, particularly in mathematics and reading, resulting in pupils who are polite, courteous, and well-mannered. Despite significant staffing changes, the school maintains a calm atmosphere where pupils feel safe and supported.
Strengths
- Leaders have prioritised reading with a systematic phonics approach, ensuring books match pupils’ learning to develop fluency.
- The mathematics curriculum is effectively planned, helping pupils build on prior knowledge and skilfully explain their reasoning.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with staff fully aware of referral processes and diligent in recording concerns.
- Pupils enjoy broad learning experiences, including leadership roles and extra-curricular activities like forest school.
- Rapid improvements have been made to the curriculum for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must clearly set out the precise knowledge pupils need to know and remember in all subjects, particularly history, to prevent gaps in learning.
- Leaders need to strengthen links with parents to address concerns regarding the number of staffing changes.
- The curriculum review process in some subjects must be completed within the identified timescale.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with robust training, diligent record-keeping, and strong collaboration with external agencies to ensure pupil safety.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 19% |
| 2023/24 | 27% |
| 2024/25 | 55% |
| 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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