Hilmarton Primary School, Calne

In its own words: "In accordance with The Department for Education policy, we promote British values in school, to ensure young people leave school prepared for life in modern Britain."

From the headteacher's welcome: "We are a happy, friendly school, with lots going on. Please feel free to contact the school direct with any queries you may have."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include cricket and multi-sports.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

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

Results fell from 100% in reading and 79% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 13 families put Hilmarton Primary School as their first choice and 58 named it as one of their preferences, for 14 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 Hilmarton Primary School are Lyneham Primary School (2.2 miles, Good, 78% reading, 86% maths); Saint Edmund's Roman Catholic Primary School (2.4 miles, Requires improvement, 57% reading, 43% maths); Marden Vale CofE Academy (2.5 miles, Requires improvement, 52% reading, 72% maths); and Fynamore Primary School (2.7 miles, Good, 77% reading, 68% maths).

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

1.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 33 pupils (31.4%) received SEN support and 9 (8.6%) 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 speech, language and communication needs.

Hilmarton Primary School had 8 teachers in 2026, one for every 13 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

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

2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The Duke (opposite), 140 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 1 crime within a mile of the school, most often other theft. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Wiltshire (34).

Hilmarton Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.