Dilton Marsh CofE Primary School is a primary school in Westbury, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It has a church of england religious character.

Dilton Marsh CofE Primary School currently has around 161 pupils on roll, which is about 77% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 45.3% boys and 54.7% girls. Around 11.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 12.3%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (94.4%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: High Street, Westbury, BA13 4DY
Website: www.diltonmarsh.wilts.sch.uk
Telephone: 01373822902
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Wiltshire
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Jude Clements
Religious character: Church of England
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 141148

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 31/10/2023

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 210
Number of Pupils: 161
Number of Boys: 73
Number of Girls: 88

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 12.3% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British94.40%152
Other White2.50%4
White and Asian1.20%2
Other Mixed0.60%1
Unclassified0.60%1
Gypsy/Roma0.60%1
White and Black Caribbean0.00%0
White and Black African0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Pakistani0.00%0
Bangladeshi0.00%0
Other Asian0.00%0
Chinese0.00%0
Caribbean0.00%0
African0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0
Indian0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Above Average (3.0)
Writing: Average (2.0)
Maths: Average (2.1)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
72%
Town average
49%
Local authority average
55%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
12%
Town average
3%
Local authority average
6%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
108.0
Town average
103.6
Local authority average
104.5
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
107.0
Town average
102.9
Local authority average
102.9
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Dilton Marsh CofE Primary School
High Street , Dilton Marsh BA13 4DY
3out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Dilton Marsh CofE Primary School
High Street , Dilton Marsh BA13 4DY
- not rated 0 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Westbury Leigh CofE Primary School
Sandalwood Road , BA13 3UR
2out of 4 1,367 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Westbury Leigh CofE Primary School
Sandalwood Road , BA13 3UR
- not rated 1,367 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School
Westbury Church of England Junior School
Oldfield Park , BA13 3LY
2out of 4 2,414 yd Voluntary controlled school No Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Matravers School
Springfield Road , BA13 3QH
3out of 4 2,552 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Fairfield Farm College (Fairfield Farm Trust)
43 High Street , Dilton Marsh BA13 4DL
- not rated 659 yd Special post 16 institution Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Compass Community School Athelstan Park
114 Warminster Road , Westbury BA13 3BR
- not rated 2,533 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.