Frogwell Primary School
Chippenham, SN14 0DG · Wiltshire · primary school
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178th of 181 primary schools in Wiltshire we can score, 201 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.4/10 against 1,547 of them, against 0.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 33.0 · 4 | 40% | 0.17 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Frogwell Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 33.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in July 2024. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in Sports Day, the Chippenham Games, the Mini London Marathon, the Easter Hunt Event, All Active Academy, the Chippenham Dance Festival, and the Mini Mudder. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 159 pupils against a stated capacity of 235. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to move from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating from the 2024 inspection? How does the school manage class sizes given the current roll of 159?
What Ofsted said about Frogwell Primary School
Overview
Frogwell Primary School is described as a “friendly place” where staff warmly welcome pupils and maintain a “calm, harmonious atmosphere.” While behaviour and personal development are strong, the overall quality of education requires improvement because the redesigned curriculum is not yet having the intended impact on pupil outcomes.
Strengths
- Pupils are “courteous to one another and to adults,” with bullying being “not common and is never tolerated.”
- The specially resourced provision offers “precise support” that effectively builds independence for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Early years provision is effective, with a high focus on language and communication helping children settle quickly and develop a “good understanding of number and measurement.”
- Reading is prioritised with a “consistent approach to phonics,” resulting in many pupils becoming “enthusiastic readers.”
- Attendance has improved due to increased support, meaning “fewer pupils are now persistently missing school.”
Areas to improve
- Staff lack sufficient information on how to best support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities in mainstream lessons, hindering their learning.
- Teachers’ subject knowledge and teaching methods are not always effective, preventing pupils from building knowledge securely and progressing through the curriculum.
- Monitoring and governance are insufficient; leaders do not always know what is going well, and governors do not yet have the strategic oversight to challenge leaders effectively.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 16% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 33% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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