SchoolScoresSt Bartholomew's Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of DIOCESE OF SALISBURY ACADEMY TRUST
The Rosary, Royal Wootton Bassett, SN4 8AZ
01793 853288 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 26 November 2019.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 12 February 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
104 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Wiltshire comparisons use the 111 of its 201 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 90 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Wiltshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 23rd highest of 111 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wiltshire. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 93% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 28th highest of 111 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wiltshire. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 23rd highest of 111 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wiltshire. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 21 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 5th highest of 84 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wiltshire. Higher than 92% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 55% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 77 parents who had raised a concern Joint 13th highest of 110 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wiltshire. Higher than 86% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 80% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 37 parents of children with SEND Joint 8th highest of 31 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wiltshire. Higher than 66% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 68% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 16th highest of 111 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Wiltshire. Higher than 83% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 27%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Wiltshire figures pool parents at the Wiltshire schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
59 pupils in this year group.
66% — 7 points above the Wiltshire average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wiltshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 66% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 12% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 68% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 88% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 80% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Wiltshire. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 51 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 51 |
| Of those, offered a place | 51 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 84 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Wiltshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 67th highest of 201 state primary schools in Wiltshire. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.4% | 17.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 58th highest of 201 state primary schools in Wiltshire. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 4.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 14th highest of 201 state primary schools in Wiltshire. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 26.5% | 15.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 48th highest of 201 state primary schools in Wiltshire. Higher than 55% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.7% | 8.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) Joint 66th lowest of 201 state primary schools in Wiltshire. Lower than 78% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.1% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 98th lowest of 201 state primary schools in Wiltshire. Lower than 69% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 8.7% | 10.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 201 state primary schools in Wiltshire. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 201 state primary schools in Wiltshire. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 11th highest of 201 state primary schools in Wiltshire. Higher than 89% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.6 | 19.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 54th highest of 201 state primary schools in Wiltshire. Higher than 77% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.4 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 49th highest of 168 state primary schools in Wiltshire. Higher than 73% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 20.0% | 15.8%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Longleaze Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Noremarsh Junior School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wootton Bassett Infants' School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed with concerns 2024 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Millbrook Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tregoze Primary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oliver Tomkins CofE Junior School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 3 needs attention · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oliver Tomkins CofE Infant and Nursery School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Bartholomew's Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Bartholomew's Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 26 November 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 12 February 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did St Bartholomew's Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 66% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Bartholomew's Primary Academy?
98% of the 104 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend St Bartholomew's Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Bartholomew's Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 51 families put St Bartholomew's Primary Academy as their first choice for 51 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 51 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 141142.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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