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Bowerhill Primary School
Halifax Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6YH, Wiltshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.4 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
401
Capacity
420
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 65% of students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 50% nationally. The school also enjoys a favorable LocaleIQ score of 74.4, indicating it outperforms 74% of schools in the area. However, only 12% of students reach the higher standard, suggesting room for improvement in pushing more pupils to excel.
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Last inspected: 11 June 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 12% | Top 28% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.2%
Black African1.5%
White Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Asian Other0.5%
Black Other0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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51.35736, -2.12405 · SN12 6YH
School details
Local authorityWiltshire
RegionSouth West
URN146343
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.bowerhill.wilts.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Bowerhill Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Bowerhill Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 June 2024.
Is Bowerhill Primary School a good school?
Bowerhill Primary School scores 74.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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