Hilmarton Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Compton Road Hilmarton Calne Wiltshire SN11 8SG |
| Phone | 01249760602 |
| Reference Number | 126198 |
Hilmarton Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspection domains. The school creates a welcoming and inclusive environment where pupils feel safe and are encouraged to explore, enjoy, and learn. Pupils display positive behavior, are respectful, and engage passionately with their learning. There is a strong emphasis on the curriculum, starting from early years, with pupils progressing well through a broad and ambitious educational framework. The school is effective in promoting personal development and ensuring that even those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well-supported and integrated into all aspects of school life.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 106 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.6%
Girls: 43.4% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 17.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 22 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 30 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| 2 | 8 | 10 | 18 |
| 3 | 12 | 5 | 17 |
| 4 | 8 | 11 | 19 |
| 5 | 11 | 7 | 18 |
| 6 | 9 | 3 | 12 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.7% |
| White, Other | 3.8% |
| African | 2.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| Indian | 0.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.9% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Feb 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Feb 2024 | School inspection: |
| 06 Dec 2022 | School inspection |
| 13 Sep 2017 | Short inspection |
| 03 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 11 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Feb 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Sep 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils
- High expectations for behavior and manners
- Effective early reading and phonics instruction
- A broad and ambitious curriculum
- Inclusive practices for pupils with SEND
- Strong focus on personal development and safety
- Engaging extracurricular activities
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum embedding needs improvement in some subjects
- Assessment not always used effectively to check knowledge retention
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2018. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 12 | 1 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 50% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.9 | ||
| Writing | -1.3 | ||
| Maths | 0.3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 16 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 10 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Marden Vale CofE Academy
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Fynamore Primary School
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Cherhill CofE School
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3.34 miles |
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Holy Trinity Church of England Academy
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3.39 miles |
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Christian Malford CofE Primary School
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St Marys Calne and St Margarets Prep
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2.98 miles |
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The Springfields Academy
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3.06 miles |
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Kingsbury Green Academy
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3.58 miles |