St Bartholomew's Primary Academy
Royal Wootton Bassett, SN4 8AZ · Wiltshire · primary school
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53rd 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 6.3/10 against 3,954 of them, against 6.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 40% | 2.16 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
St Bartholomew's Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 66.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. 12.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Cluster Athletics, H5 Adventure Day, Climbing Wall, Wheelchair Basketball, Cluster Cricket, and Hockey, with a residential trip planned for 2026.
Getting in
The published school roll is 398 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 H5 Adventure Day?
What Ofsted said about St Bartholomew's Primary Academy
Overview
St Bartholomew’s Primary Academy has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection.” The school fosters a positive environment where pupils are “happy, active and responsible young citizens” who “do well academically and personally.” Leaders demonstrate “passion and dedication,” creating a “family-like atmosphere” that parents hold in high regard.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit “positive interactions” and uphold high expectations for behaviour, resulting in “calm and orderly” classrooms.
- The “ambitious curriculum” is “knowledge-rich,” helping pupils make connections between subjects and aim high.
- Reading is central to learning, with staff providing “swift support” so the “majority of pupils become confident and capable readers.”
- Staff “expertly develop pupils’ spoken language,” enabling them to debate and explain their thinking effectively.
- The school identifies needs for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “early and accurately,” adapting the curriculum to ensure success.
Areas to improve
- In “a few subjects,” the school has not clearly identified how prior knowledge connects to new learning, preventing pupils from “deepening their understanding of key concepts.”
- There are “inconsistencies in the school’s approach to teaching letter formation, punctuation and grammar,” which hinders the accuracy and quality of some pupils’ writing.
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 | 65% |
| 2023/24 | 52% |
| 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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