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The Mead Community Primary School
Hackett Place, Hilperton, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 7GN, Wiltshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
42.5 / 100
Bottom 43%
Better than 43% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
496
Capacity
540
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 56% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 72% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 90% recommending the school, reflecting a strong community connection. However, the percentage of students achieving the higher standard in KS2 is relatively low at just 3%, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 56% | Bottom 28% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (99 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of subjects
97%
My child is happy
95%
My child makes good progress
93%
My child feels safe
91%
I'd recommend this school
90%
School has high expectations
85%
Good range of extra-curricular
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
School keeps me informed
82%
Behaviour is good
81%
School supports development
78%
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.7%
White Other5.8%
Mixed Other2.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Black African1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Other0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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51.32530, -2.18025 · BA14 7GN
School details
Local authorityWiltshire
RegionSouth West
URN138133
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.themead.wilts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Mead Community Primary School rated by Ofsted?
The Mead Community Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2019.
Is The Mead Community Primary School a good school?
The Mead Community Primary School scores 42.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Mead Community Primary School?
Based on 99 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Mead Community Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
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