Bitham Brook Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Arundell Close Westbury Wiltshire BA13 3UA |
| Phone | 01373859172 |
| Reference Number | 126291 |
Bitham Brook Primary School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all inspection areas. The school fosters a positive atmosphere where students feel safe and valued, encouraged by supportive relationships among pupils and staff. The curriculum is in the process of refinement, and while some subjects showcase strong ambition and coherence, not all areas have been fully developed yet. Teachers are working hard to improve reading and writing standards, which are recognized as crucial for students' future success.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 403 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.36%
Girls: 48.64% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 13.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 28.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 22 | 53 |
| 2 | 27 | 31 | 58 |
| 3 | 32 | 24 | 56 |
| 4 | 32 | 28 | 60 |
| 5 | 25 | 33 | 58 |
| 6 | 28 | 30 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 87.6% |
| White, Other | 4% |
| White & Asian | 2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| African | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 20 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 19 Sep 2017 | Short inspection |
| 16 Jan 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Feb 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong leadership and governance support school improvement.
- Positive relationships contribute to a safe and caring environment.
- Students are engaged in diverse extracurricular activities that foster creativity.
- Effective strategies are in place for students with SEND.
- High expectations lead to good behavior and regular attendance.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum development is incomplete in some areas, affecting explicit learning.
- Inconsistent expectations for written work impact students' application of skills.
- Assessment practices need to be robust across all subjects to identify learning gaps effectively.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. 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. | 22 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 25 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 21 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 21 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 19 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 29 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 9 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | ||||||
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 17 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 29 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 18 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 21 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 29 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 12 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 13 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 29 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 23 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 28 | 1 | ||||
| 15. My child enjoys boarding/the welfare experience. | 20 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| 16. My child is warm enough and comfortable in the residential accommodation. | 23 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| 17. The experience of boarding/welfare helps my child’s progress and development. | 20 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 |
| 18. I can easily contact the staff who care for my child. | 22 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28 |
| 19. Boarding/welfare is well organised and managed effectively. | 19 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 5% |
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 | 105 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
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 | -0.6 | ||
| Writing | -1.6 | ||
| Maths | -0.4 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 21 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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