The Mead Community Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Hackett Place Hilperton Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 7GN |
| Phone | 01225759273 |
| Reference Number | 138133 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 519 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.1%
Girls: 49.9% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 8.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 29.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 32 | 34 | 66 |
| 2 | 40 | 27 | 67 |
| 3 | 34 | 36 | 70 |
| 4 | 27 | 34 | 61 |
| 5 | 39 | 33 | 72 |
| 6 | 34 | 35 | 69 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 84.4% |
| White, Other | 5.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| African | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-03-26 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-25 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-11-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-02-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-04-18 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2013-02-25 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2012-08-10 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as The Mead Community Primary School | ||
| 2011-07-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-10-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-06-23 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2011-07-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-10-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-06-23 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| 3. My child makes good progress at this school | 12 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 4. My child is well looked after at this school | 10 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| 5. My child is taught well at this school | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 6. My child receives appropriate homework for their age | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| 7. This school makes sure its pupils are well behaved | 9 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| 8. This school deals effectively with bullying | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 16 |
| 9. This school is well led and managed | 11 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 16 |
| 10. This school responds well to any concerns I raise | 11 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| 11. I receive valuable information from the school about my child’s progress | 9 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 16 |
| 12. Would you recommend this school to another parent? | 14 | 2 |
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 | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 103 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | 0.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -0.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -0.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage 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.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
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.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Castle Mead School
Mascroft Road, Hilperton, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 6GD |
0.59 miles |
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Paxcroft Primary School
Ashton Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 7EB |
0.62 miles |
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Hilperton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Newleaze, Hilperton, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 7SB |
0.69 miles |
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Bellefield Primary and Nursery School
Windermere Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8TE |
0.86 miles |
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Willowbrook Primary School
Broadcloth Lane, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 7HE |
1.31 miles |
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Newtown Community Primary School
Newtown, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 0BB |
1.52 miles |
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St John's Catholic Primary School, Trowbridge
Wingfield Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 9EA |
1.63 miles |
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Holbrook Primary School
Holbrook Lane, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 0PS |
1.71 miles |
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Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
School Lane, Staverton, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 6NZ |
1.71 miles |
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West Ashton Church of England Primary School
29 Bratton Road, West Ashton, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 6AZ |
1.72 miles |
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St George's Church of England Primary School, Semington
Pound Lane, Semington, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 6LP |
1.78 miles |
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Walwayne Court School
Brook Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 9DU |
1.9 miles |
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The Grove Primary School
Hazel Grove, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 0JG |
2.1 miles |
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Studley Green Primary School
Westfield Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 9JQ |
2.26 miles |
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Holt Voluntary Controlled Primary School
The Gravel, Holt, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 6RA |
2.29 miles |
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North Bradley CofE Primary School
Church Lane, North Bradley, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 0TA |
2.55 miles |
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Keevil CofE Primary School
Main Street, Keevil, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 6LU |
2.66 miles |
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St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
The Street, Broughton Gifford, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 8PR |
2.97 miles |
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Southwick Church of England Primary School
Hollis Way, Southwick, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 9PH |
3.15 miles |
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Fitzmaurice Primary School
Frome Road, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1LE |
3.23 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Emmaus School
School Lane, Staverton, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 6NZ |
1.71 miles |
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St Augustine's Catholic College
Wingfield Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 9EN |
1.81 miles |
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The John of Gaunt School
Wingfield Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 9EH |
1.83 miles |
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The Clarendon Academy
Frome Road, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 0DJ |
1.88 miles |
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The Eaves Learning Centre
4, Hawkeridge Road, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4LF |
2.79 miles |
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On Track Education Centre Westbury
Broadway House, Headquarters Road, West Wiltshire Trading Estate, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 4JY |
3.54 miles |
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Melksham Oak Community School
Bowerhill, Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6QZ |
3.63 miles |
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St Laurence School
Ashley Road, Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, BA15 1DZ |
3.88 miles |
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Stonar School
Cottles Park, Wiltshire, SN12 8NT |
4.7 miles |
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Matravers School
Springfield Road, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 3QH |
4.73 miles |
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Compass Community School Athelstan Park
114 Warminster Road, Westbury, Wiltshire, BA13 3BR |
4.87 miles |