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Bowerhill Primary School

Wiltshire, SN12 6YHPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2024
KS2 Results
67%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
52 1st-choice / 52 places
Ranking
#5,495
of 13,686 nationally

About Bowerhill Primary School

Bowerhill Primary School in Wiltshire is a state primary for mixed-gender pupils aged 4 to 11, currently home to 401 children against a capacity of 420, meaning it is very close to full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 19. 2%, which is above the national average for primary schools and suggests a catchment with above-average levels of economic disadvantage. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 92 applications for 52 places, with all 52 first-preference applicants offered a spot. The oversubscription ratio of 1. 77 confirms that Bowerhill is a popular choice locally, though it is not the most oversubscribed school in the area. The headteacher is Christopher Light, and the school has no religious character.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressHalifax Road, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6YH
HeadteacherChristopher Light
Local AuthorityWiltshire
Number of Pupils401
Free School Meals (FSM)19.2%
School Capacity401 / 420 (95% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Jun 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 7 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVision

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

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Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-18:00

Source: bowerhill.wilts.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Bowerhill Primary School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.