Great Bedwyn Church of England School

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Outstanding

Farm Lane, Great Bedwyn, Marlborough, SN8 3TROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Great Bedwyn Church of England School is a primary school in Marlborough for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 262 schools in Wiltshire. It ranks 4th of 11 primary schools in Marlborough. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in March 2024.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 12 March 2024, report published 7 May 2024

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Early years provision
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 12 March 2024

Pupils flourish at Great Bedwyn Church of England School. They receive an excellent start to their education. Pupils display immense pride in being a part of this school community. They eagerly talk about their learning. The school provides pupils with the 'roots to grow' from the moment they start. Pupils thrive as they develop 'wings to fly' and leave the school well equipped for the challenges of secondary education. The school is clear that there are no limits or barriers to what pupils can achieve. Staff have high expectations. Pupils live up to these. All pupils progress exceptionally well through the curriculum. Pupils' published test results are high. The school provides many opportunities to help pupils develop character and a strong sense of moral purpose. Pupils show a thirst for learning. This begins as soon as they start school. Pupils' behaviour is exemplary. They respond well to the high expectations of behaviour, both in the classroom and around the school site. Pupils feel safe. They play happily and harmoniously together at social times. They are focused and respectful. Pupils are polite to each other and to visitors. They celebrate difference and oppose any form of discrimination.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

26 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths69%

69%, 7 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths12%

12%, 4 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

205 pupils on roll, with places for 210

Eligible for free school meals2.4%

2.4%, 24.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language1%

1%, 20.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support10.2%

10.2%, 4.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.4%

2.4%, 3.6 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Great Bedwyn Church of England School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Katharine's CofE Primary School2 milesReport card: Expected standard to strong standard73% met the expected standard
Burbage Primary School4 milesReport card: Strong standard73% met the expected standard
Hungerford Primary School4 milesOfsted: Good65% met the expected standard
Ramsbury Primary School4 milesOfsted: Outstanding78% met the expected standard
Chilton Foliat Church of England Primary School4 milesOfsted: Good64% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
EXCALIBUR ACADEMIES TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Church of England
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Ms Michelle Perrett
Address
Farm Lane, Great Bedwyn, Marlborough, SN8 3TR
Local authority
Wiltshire
URN
145714

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.