Westbury Church of England Junior School
Westbury, BA13 3LY · Wiltshire · primary school
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168th 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 — 1.9/10 against 1,531 of them, against 1.9/10 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 | 35.0 · 5 | 40% | 0.20 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Westbury Church of England Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 35.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in June 2024. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (1.9 out of 10 either way).
Getting in
The published school roll is 226 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 plan to improve attainment in reading and writing following the 2024 inspection? What specific support is available for pupils who are not yet meeting expected standards? How does the school engage parents in monitoring progress towards the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Westbury Church of England Junior School
Overview
Following a period of significant turbulence, the school now displays a "tangible sense of stability and optimism." While pupils experience kindness from staff and behaviour is good, the report states that "pupils’ achievement has been low and remains low." Leaders are working to improve curriculum delivery, but it is "too soon to see the impact" of recent actions.
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and respect adults, adhering to the "calm corridors" expectation.
- The school is inclusive, supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well.
- Recent improvements in behaviour and attendance mean fewer pupils have "very weak attendance."
- Learning beyond the taught curriculum, including residential trips and music, is successful.
- Leaders actively promote equality of opportunity through termly diversity themes.
Areas to improve
- Ensure curriculum actions help all pupils, including those with SEND, to achieve well, as learning does not consistently build knowledge over time.
- Establish consistent assessment systems so information about what pupils know securely leads to curriculum adaptations.
- Ensure the most vulnerable readers have consistent opportunities to practise reading to become fluent.
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 | 31% |
| 2023/24 | 28% |
| 2024/25 | 35% |
| 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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