Melksham primary schools deliver strong academic foundations, with 71% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing and maths, well above England's 62%. Aloeric Primary School, Churchfields, the Village School, and Bowerhill Primary School are among the highest-performing options, with 88% rated Good or Outstanding. 17% of pupils achieve the higher standard—more than double the England average of 8%—reflecting the area's focus on nurturing top performers. With 10 schools serving this Wiltshire market town, families benefit from welcoming community schools with strong local ties. Use the map view to explore the schools and see which serve your neighbourhood.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Churchfields, the Village School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Information not available |
| N/A | Stonar School | Independent | All-through | 2-18 years | Mixed | None | Not inspected by Ofsted |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
Independent • All-through • 2-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | Bowerhill Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | St Mary's Broughton Gifford Voluntary Controlled Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England & Protestant | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #9 | The Manor CofE VC Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Requires Improvement |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 3-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 3-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | River Mead School | State | Primary | 2-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 2-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Aloeric Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | None | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Seend Church of England Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Shaw CE Primary School | State | Primary | 4-11 years | Mixed | Church of England | Good |
State • Primary • 4-11 years
