Westwood-with-Iford Primary School
Bradford-on-Avon, BA15 2BY · Wiltshire · primary school
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79th 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 1,371 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5/10 among them, against 4.9/10 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 | 73.0 · 73 | 62% | 4.51 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Westwood-with-Iford Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 73.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. However, 0.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.5 out of 10 among them, against 4.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Cooking Club, Lego & Games, and a lunchtime choir. Sports options include archery, fencing, and athletics, alongside arts and crafts. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 43 pupils against a stated capacity of 119. 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 aiming for the higher standard in core subjects? What specific support is available for children joining the breakfast or after-school clubs? How does the school maintain engagement in sports like fencing for all year groups?
What Ofsted said about Westwood-with-Iford Primary School
Overview
Westwood-with-Iford Primary School is described as a place where pupils are “happy and safe” and enjoy a “welcoming and nurturing” atmosphere. The report highlights that pupils thrive through a broad curriculum, rich extracurricular experiences, and strong community involvement, resulting in good attendance and positive behaviour.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well in core subjects, with staff providing clear explanations and sufficient time for practice.
- The school fosters strong personal development, with pupils demonstrating kindness, respect, and pride in their contributions to the community.
- Early years provision is effective, with staff responding well to individual interests and building language skills through storytelling.
- Reading instruction is robust, ensuring pupils become “confident and fluent readers” with appropriate support for those at risk.
- Governance is knowledgeable, holding the school to account while supporting staff well-being during periods of change.
Areas to improve
- Assessment checks do not always identify gaps in learning, allowing errors and misconceptions to persist.
- Some foundation subjects lack precise identification of essential knowledge, hindering pupils’ ability to recall and build on prior learning.
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 | 69% |
| 2024/25 | 73% |
| 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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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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