Which is the best primary school in Melksham?

By 2024/25 exam results alone, St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School ranks first of 8 ranked primary schools in Melksham, with 86% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.

How are schools in Melksham ranked?

Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.

How many primary schools are ranked in Melksham?

8 primary schools in Melksham published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

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Primary schools in Melksham, ranked

The 8 primary schools here are ranked by the share of pupils who reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results.

Exam results are one part of the picture, and rankings never include Ofsted judgements: inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared. Special schools and independent schools are not ranked, because their published figures do not compare fairly either. Each school's own page has its inspection history and context.

1
St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School
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14%

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86%

expected standard
2
Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School
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8%

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77%

expected standard
3
Shaw CE Primary School
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9%

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69%

expected standard
4
Bowerhill Primary School
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12%

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65%

expected standard
5
Seend Church of England Primary School
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0%

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60%

expected standard
6
The Manor CofE VC Primary School
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12%

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48%

expected standard
7
Aloeric Primary School
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5%

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42%

expected standard
8
River Mead School
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6%

higher standard

38%

expected standard

Common questions

Which is the best primary school in Melksham?: By 2024/25 exam results alone, St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School ranks first of 8 ranked primary schools in Melksham, with 86% of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. Results reflect each school's cohort as well as its teaching, so treat the ranking as a starting point rather than a verdict.
How are schools in Melksham ranked?: Primary schools are ranked by the share of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25, from the Department for Education's published results. Ofsted judgements are never part of the ranking, because inspections from different eras cannot fairly be compared, and special and independent schools are not ranked because their published figures do not compare fairly.
How many primary schools are ranked in Melksham?: 8 primary schools in Melksham published 2024/25 results and are ranked here. Schools without published results, special schools and independent schools are listed on the area's own page instead.

Exam results come from the Department for Education's school performance service and cover the 2024/25 academic year. Schools without published results for that year are not listed.