Dilton Marsh CofE Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | High Street Dilton Marsh Westbury Wiltshire BA13 4DY |
| Phone | 01373822902 |
| Reference Number | 141148 |
Dilton Marsh CofE Primary School has significantly improved since its last inspection, moving from a previous grade of Requires Improvement to Good. The school demonstrates high expectations for its pupils, fostering a positive learning environment where students feel safe and are encouraged to engage in their education. With effective leadership from the headteacher and support from the Acorn Education Trust, the school has developed a broad and ambitious curriculum that is designed to cater to all learners, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 161 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 45.34%
Girls: 54.66% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 0.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 18 | 28 |
| 2 | 4 | 12 | 16 |
| 3 | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| 5 | 14 | 16 | 30 |
| 6 | 14 | 10 | 24 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 94.4% |
| White, Other | 2.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 31 Oct 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2023 | School inspection: |
| 17 Dec 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Aug 2014 | Academy conversion letter |
| 06 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Dilton Marsh CofE Primary School | |
| 06 Mar 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 07 Jan 2011 | Interim assessment |
| 18 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jun 2004 | Full inspection |
| 07 Jun 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- High expectations set by staff for all pupils
- Trusting relationships between pupils and adults
- Robust curriculum improvements since the previous inspection
- Effective phonics programme supporting early reading
- Strong support for pupils with SEND
- Clear sequence of learning in mathematics
- Pupils engage well with extracurricular activities
Areas for Improvement
- Minor gaps in knowledge in a few wider curriculum subjects
- Some pupils lack regular opportunities to apply mathematical knowledge
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
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 | 107 |
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 | ||
| Writing | 2 | ||
| Maths | 2.1 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 8 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 3 | 2 |
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