Kington St Michael Church of England Primary School
Chippenham, SN14 6JG · Wiltshire · primary school
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102nd 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 3,978 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4/10 among them, against 3.9/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 62% | 2.40 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 38% | 1.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kington St Michael Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 5.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4 out of 10 among them, against 3.9 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Craft, Gardening, Crochet, Mindfulness, Film, LEGO, STEM, and Forest School clubs, play football, and take music lessons. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 127 pupils against a stated capacity of 147. 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the Forest School sessions?
What Ofsted said about Kington St Michael Church of England Primary School
Overview
This is a “nurturing and happy school” where pupils “enjoy learning” and feel “safe and cared for.” Leaders have brought “renewed vigour” to the school, delivering an “ambitious curriculum” with reading at its heart and “impressive” personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate “positive attitudes” and “polite” behaviour, following rules well from the early years.
- The personal development offer is “impressive,” with pupils learning about British values “exceptionally well” and engaging in community activities.
- Reading is prioritised effectively; pupils learn to read with “fluency and accuracy” through clear teaching and targeted support.
- Teachers build “subject expertise” through training, skilfully modelling concepts in mathematics and adapting tasks in art and design.
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective,” and governors provide “effective support and challenge.”
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, learning is “not adapted well enough to meet pupils’ needs,” meaning some do not achieve as well as they could.
- The school must ensure learning is “suitably adapted” so pupils gain the “breadth and depth of knowledge” needed to achieve highly across the entire curriculum.
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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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