How many pupils does Bowerhill Primary School have?

Bowerhill Primary School has 401 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Bowerhill Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Bowerhill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 June 2024).

How does Bowerhill Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

65% of pupils at Bowerhill Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Bowerhill Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Bowerhill Primary School is part of THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION.

Where is Bowerhill Primary School?

Bowerhill Primary School is located at Halifax Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6YH.

Bowerhill Primary School

Halifax Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6YH

Good

Inspected 11 June 2024

Good

Ofsted

65%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

401

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Bowerhill Primary School

Bowerhill Primary School is an academy converter in Melksham, Wiltshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 401 pupils on roll. It is part of THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 June 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 16.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Wiltshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 401 / 420 (95%)
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 11 June 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

16.4%

Free school meals

2.1%

EAL

3.7%

SEN support

18.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

65%

Expected standard (RWM)

12%

Higher standard (RWM)

105

Avg reading score

105

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.8%

Overall absence

9.8%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

16.68

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

11.54

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +1.6 vs 2023/24

£47,843

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,339 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

↓ -3 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£5,244

Spend per pupil

£5,988

Income per pupil

53%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Halifax Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6YH
Phone: 01225700964
Head Teacher: Christopher Light
Website: www.bowerhill.wilts.sch.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Bowerhill Primary School?: Bowerhill Primary School is an academy converter in Melksham, Wiltshire, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Bowerhill Primary School have?: Bowerhill Primary School has 401 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Bowerhill Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Bowerhill Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 June 2024).
How does Bowerhill Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 65% of pupils at Bowerhill Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Bowerhill Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Bowerhill Primary School is part of THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION.
Where is Bowerhill Primary School?: Bowerhill Primary School is located at Halifax Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6YH.

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