Bowerhill Primary School, Melksham

In its own words: "At Bowerhill Primary School, we believe that our colleagues are among the finest in the country, and we are proud to empower them through support, training, and career opportunities. With such outstanding staff, we are able to ensure every student achieves all that they are capable of and more, regardless of background, culture, heritage, or ability."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include guitar and art.

In 2025, 73% of Year 6 pupils at Bowerhill Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 80% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 73% in Wiltshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 78% in reading and 83% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 55 families put Bowerhill Primary School as their first choice and 82 named it as one of their preferences, for 55 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Bowerhill Primary School are Aloeric Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 58% reading, 64% maths); Forest and Sandridge Church of England Primary School (1.1 miles, Good, 87% reading, 83% maths); The Manor CofE VC Primary School (1.3 miles, Requires improvement, 60% reading, 68% maths); and River Mead School (1.5 miles, Good, 47% reading, 44% maths).

Bowerhill Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

Bowerhill Primary School is one of 30 schools run by The White Horse Federation, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 69% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

16.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 2.1% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (89%) and Mixed (6%).

In 2026, 82 pupils (21.7%) received SEN support and 10 (2.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

The nearest railway station is Melksham Rail Station, about 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

11 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Mitchell Drive (opposite), 200 metres away.

In 2024/25, Bowerhill Primary School issued 31 suspensions, 7.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.