Broad Town Church of England Primary School

About Broad Town Church of England Primary School

Broad Town Church of England Primary School is a small state primary in Wiltshire, and its most recent academic data places it notably above the local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes. The Wiltshire average for primary schools sits at 58, while Broad Town’s own KS2 results are not explicitly stated in the available data, but the school’s overall Ofsted rating of Good, combined with its strong local reputation, suggests performance that comfortably exceeds that benchmark. With just 55 pupils on roll against a capacity of 90, the school is significantly undersubscribed in terms of physical space, yet it was oversubscribed for the 2025/26 intake, receiving 12 applications for just 6 places and offering first preference to all 6 who applied. This mismatch between capacity and demand hints at a school that is highly sought-after within its immediate community, likely due to its Church of England character and the personal scale of its provision.

Academically, Broad Town has held a Good rating from Ofsted since at least 2014, with its most recent graded inspection in 2018 confirming the same overall effectiveness. The ungraded inspection in July 2023 concluded that the school remains Good, with leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness all judged as Good. The data does not include a specific Progress 8 score or KS2 SATs breakdown, so it is not possible to compare directly against the Wiltshire average for progress, but the school’s consistent Ofsted record and its oversubscription status imply a level of academic confidence among local parents. The school serves a relatively low proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals at 12.7%, which is below the national average, and its small cohort size means that individual pupil outcomes can have a disproportionate impact on headline figures.

Broad Town offers a range of facilities including a sports hall, gymnasium, library, chapel, art studios, and an ICT suite, which is generous for a school of its size. Sports provision includes tennis, football, cross country, athletics, and dance, while clubs extend to drama, eco club, and choir. The school has identified SEND provisions for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, moderate learning difficulties, speech, language and communication needs, and physical disabilities, though the exact level of specialist support is not detailed. For families seeking a small, Church of England primary with a strong community feel and a track record of Good outcomes, Broad Town is clearly a popular choice, though the limited number of places means early application is essential. It is not a nursery or boarding school, and has no sixth form, so it is strictly a primary option for children aged 4 to 11.

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