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Schools in Bradford-on-Avon

A town in Wiltshire

  • Town
  • 7 schools and nurseries
  • 2,061 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are above England, and results at 16 were close to England in 2026. Fewer pupils miss a lot of school than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Bradford-on-Avon at a glance

Ahead of England on results at 11

How Bradford-on-Avon's schools compare with England, area by area.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries72 primary · 1 secondary · 4 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or better100%England 96%
  • Met the standard at 1166%England 62%
  • Grade 5 in English and maths45%Attainment 8 48.4, England 46.2
  • Free school meals, primary9%A sign of family income
  • Missed a lot of school15%England 18%
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Bradford-on-Avon

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Bradford-on-Avon primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Bradford-on-Avon

2 mainstream schools in Bradford-on-Avon, best first

Fitzmaurice Primary School

Bradford-on-Avon, BA15 1LE · Academy · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Results below the England average.

28 first choices, 29 offers made

Met the standard at 1156%

England 62%

Days missed
4.7%
Pupils
280
Pupils per teacher
19.8
View school Fitzmaurice Primary School

Top Secondary Schools in Bradford-on-Avon

1 mainstream schools in Bradford-on-Avon, best first

St Laurence School

Bradford-on-Avon, BA15 1DZ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

196 first choices, 219 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1648.4

England 46.2

Days missed
7.7%
Pupils
1,378
Pupils per teacher
19.7
View school St Laurence School

Nurseries in Bradford-on-Avon

4 in Bradford-on-Avon, highest Ofsted grade first

See all 4 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Bradford-on-Avon

1 in Bradford-on-Avon, by the school's Eduscope score

St Laurence School

Bradford-on-Avon, BA15 1DZ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Good

Results close to the England average.

196 first choices, 219 offers made

Attainment 8 at 1648.4

England 46.2

Days missed
7.7%
Pupils
1,378
Pupils per teacher
19.7
View school St Laurence School
The map

Every school in Bradford-on-Avon, on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School, GoodSt Laurence School, GoodFitzmaurice Primary School, GoodLeigh Cottage Childcare, OutstandingTiddlywinks Two Ltd, GoodShambles Day Nursery, Expected standard in every areaWestview Day Nursery, Good
  • Outstanding1
  • Good5
  • Not graded yet1
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Bradford-on-Avon school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Bradford-on-Avon's schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

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Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Bradford-on-Avon vs England

How good are Bradford-on-Avon's schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Bradford-on-Avon

Bradford-on-AvonEngland

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 2 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Close to England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    1 of the 1 with a grade.

    100%

    England 93%

    Above England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    66%

    England 62%

    Above England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    45%

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    15%

    England 18%

    Better than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    9%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 3 schools that have one.

100%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding0
  • Good3
  • Requires improvement0
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Bradford-on-Avon in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap50%65%80%20182019202320242025
66% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap40%55%70%2018201920222023202420252026
45% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school
Covid gap0%15%30%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
15% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Bradford-on-Avon has 7 schools and nurseries.

There are 3% fewer pupils than in 2018.

9% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Bradford-on-Avon's state schools each January.

Down 3% since 2018.

Free school meals

Out of every 10 primary pupils, how many get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Bradford-on-Avon9%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Bradford-on-Avon

Nearby areas

How many schools are in Bradford-on-Avon?

Bradford-on-Avon has 7 schools, including 2 primary schools, 1 secondary school, 4 nurseries. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Bradford-on-Avon?

The highest-ranked schools in Bradford-on-Avon on Eduscope are Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School, St Laurence School, Fitzmaurice Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Bradford-on-Avon are rated Good or Outstanding?

100% of inspected schools in Bradford-on-Avon hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is above the England average of 94.8%. This includes 0 schools rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Bradford-on-Avon perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Bradford-on-Avon, 66% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Bradford-on-Avon?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Bradford-on-Avon is 20.3:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Bradford-on-Avon schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Bradford-on-Avon is 14.6%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Bradford-on-Avon?

There are 2,061 pupils enrolled across schools in Bradford-on-Avon, with 683 in primary and 1,378 in secondary. 11.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Bradford-on-Avon?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 7 schools in Bradford-on-Avon by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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