Ivy Lane Primary School
Chippenham, SN15 1HE · Wiltshire · primary school
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112nd 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 3,775 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3/10 among them, against 5.0/10 nationally. 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 40% | 1.97 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ivy Lane Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, matching the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, also equal to the national median of 7%. An inspection in March 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.3 out of 10 among them, against 5.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in cricket, gymnastics, swimming, football, and netball, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 451 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
What specific support is offered to pupils who have not reached the expected standard? How are the separate Ofsted grades from the March 2026 inspection being addressed?
What Ofsted said about Ivy Lane Primary School
Overview
Ivy Lane Primary School is described as a place where pupils are "happy, safe and are kind to one another," with leaders creating a "familiar and welcoming atmosphere." The report states that the school is fulfilling the "expected standard" of education, with most pupils achieving outcomes in line with the national average and demonstrating "positive attitudes to learning."
Strengths
- The curriculum is "carefully sequenced to build pupils’ knowledge," fostering inquisitive learners who make meaningful comparisons across subjects.
- Leaders have established "effective systems to secure positive attendance," with rates in line with the national average and prompt support for vulnerable pupils.
- Behaviour is "calm, respectful and purposeful," with bullying being rare and pupils understanding that "unkind behaviour is not tolerated."
- There are "clear and well-organised systems to support pupils with special educational needs," including tailored learning plans and a wellbeing programme.
- Pupils benefit from a "wealth of carefully planned enrichment opportunities," such as the '50 experiences' programme, which expands their cultural capital.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure that "transcription skills, including handwriting and spelling, are taught consistently well across all subjects."
- Leaders should ensure that "adult interactions with children in the early years are consistently high quality," to maximise language development.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing "an open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 59% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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
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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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