Bowerhill Primary School
URN: 146343 • Melksham SN12 6YH
Overview
- Name
- Bowerhill Primary School
- URN
- 146343
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Christopher Light (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01225700964
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Halifax Road, Melksham SN12 6YH
Summary
Bowerhill Primary School, located in Melksham, Wiltshire, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 401 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school prides itself on fostering personal development alongside academic achievement, supported by a dedicated team of staff who prioritise pastoral care. The core values of Respect, Resilience, Responsibility, Creativity, Courage, and Understanding are integral to the school's ethos and are embedded throughout the curriculum.
The curriculum at Bowerhill is designed to meet the specific needs of its pupils, incorporating input from staff, parents, and the wider community. The school aims to inspire children to aspire to high standards through engaging learning experiences, including real-life situations that connect them with potential future opportunities.
Bowerhill Primary School also benefits from a supportive community, including governors, parents, and the Bowerhill Buddies PTA, all of whom contribute to the school's ongoing development. The school welcomes prospective parents for tours and open mornings, providing an opportunity to learn more about its values and educational approach.
The curriculum at Bowerhill is designed to meet the specific needs of its pupils, incorporating input from staff, parents, and the wider community. The school aims to inspire children to aspire to high standards through engaging learning experiences, including real-life situations that connect them with potential future opportunities.
Bowerhill Primary School also benefits from a supportive community, including governors, parents, and the Bowerhill Buddies PTA, all of whom contribute to the school's ongoing development. The school welcomes prospective parents for tours and open mornings, providing an opportunity to learn more about its values and educational approach.
Useful links
- here (calendar)
- Behaviour Policy (download)
- Equality Act (download)
- Facilities for Hire (other)
- School Closures (other)
- The White Horse Federation (other)
- GDPR (other)
- Cookies (other)
- Modern Slavery Statement (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Wiltshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 401
- Boys
- 192
- Girls
- 209
- FSM %
- 19.20
- Open date
- 2018-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-06-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Wiltshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 401 | 192 | 209 | 420 | 19.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 405 | 194 | 211 | 420 | 17.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 404 | 191 | 213 | 420 | 11.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 404 | 191 | 213 | 420 | 11.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 413 | 185 | 228 | 420 | 12.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 408 | 192 | 216 | 420 | 7.40 |
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