Bratton Primary School, Westbury

In its own words: "‘A school at the heart of its community where children learn, have fun and thrive.’ After consultation with all stakeholders (children, parents, staff and governors) the new vision for Bratton Primary School was created. This vision statement represents our school, our community, our aims and purpose. It is said that a good vision statement is one that can be drawn."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to our village school - a truly special place at the heart of our community. Here, we take pride in fostering a close-knit, nurturing environment where every child is known as an individual and encouraged to reach their full potential."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, hockey, multi-sports, judo, dance, choir and Lego.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 83% of Year 6 pupils at Bratton Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 73% in Wiltshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 76% in reading and 56% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 16 families put Bratton Primary School as their first choice and 35 named it as one of their preferences, for 20 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 1 family who put it first was not offered a place there.

The nearest other state primary schools to Bratton Primary School are Bitham Brook Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 79% reading, 78% maths); West Ashton Church of England Primary School (3 miles, Good, 79% reading, 86% maths); Westbury Infant School (3.1 miles, Good); and Westbury Church of England Junior School (3.2 miles, Requires improvement, 64% reading, 55% maths).

Bratton Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 3 schools.

1.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 22 pupils (17.1%) received SEN support and 11 (8.5%) 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 social, emotional and mental health needs.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Bratton Primary School.

3 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Duke (outside), 100 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 8 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Wiltshire (34).

In 2024/25, Bratton Primary School issued 10 suspensions, 7.2 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.