Fitzmaurice Primary School, Bradford-on-Avon

In its own words: "At Fitzmaurice, enabling every child to have a rich and varied education where they have the opportunity to excel is central to our values and ethos. Aiming high, showing respect and having fun can be seen as you visit school and interact with our community. The children live our values of Respect, Trust, Courage, Curiosity, Kindness & Inclusivity ."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are proud to be the Headteachers of this wonderful school where children and staff thrive. Our child-centered therapeutic approach to learning ensures that all children are enabled to be successful."

The school runs after-school care.

In 2025, 75% of Year 6 pupils at Fitzmaurice Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 72% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 73% in Wiltshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 85% in reading and 68% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 28 families put Fitzmaurice Primary School as their first choice and 54 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Fitzmaurice Primary School are Christ Church Church of England Controlled Primary School (0.7 miles, Good, 87% reading, 85% maths); Westwood-with-Iford Primary School (1.5 miles, 73% reading, 73% maths); Winsley CoE VC Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 76% reading, 71% maths); and Staverton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 80% reading, 73% maths).

Fitzmaurice Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Fitzmaurice Primary School is one of 13 schools run by Palladian Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 64% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

13.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (80%) and Mixed (6%).

The nearest railway station is Bradford-on-Avon Rail Station, about 350 metres away (roughly a 4-minute walk).

12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Canal Tavern (opposite), 120 metres away.

In 2024/25, Fitzmaurice Primary School issued 20 suspensions, 7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.