Great Bedwyn Church of England School
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
Pupil numbers and mix
205 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near Great Bedwyn Church of England School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Katharine's CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 73% met the expected standard |
| Burbage Primary School | 4 miles | Report card: Strong standard | 73% met the expected standard |
| Hungerford Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 65% met the expected standard |
| Ramsbury Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 78% met the expected standard |
| Chilton Foliat Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% 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
- Phone
- 01672870482
- 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.