Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School
Chippenham, SN15 5NN · Wiltshire · primary school
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160th 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 — 0.1/10 against 4,305 of them, against 0.6/10 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 | 30.0 · 3 | 40% | 0.11 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| 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.
Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 30.0% 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%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 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 (0.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the School Council and learn violin, drum, piano, or guitar.
Getting in
The published school roll is 104 pupils against a stated capacity of 112. 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 have not yet reached the expected standard in literacy? What specific strategies are used to help children progress towards the higher standard? How does the music curriculum integrate the available instruments into regular lessons?
What Ofsted said about Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils at Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School are described as “happy and well-cared for,” exhibiting high levels of respect and kindness. The school provides a “broad and ambitious” curriculum where most pupils achieve well, particularly in reading, writing, and mathematics. While the overall effectiveness is judged as Good, the report highlights specific inconsistencies in how learning is monitored across all subjects.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “planned carefully,” with important knowledge broken down to help pupils build secure understanding over time.
- Phonics provision has been “successfully improved,” ensuring children get a “strong start in reading.”
- Pupils demonstrate strong personal development, with “extremely rare” bullying and a culture of respect and tolerance.
- Music is identified as a particular strength, with all pupils having the opportunity to learn an instrument.
- Governors provide “strong” local governance, supporting leaders to maintain education quality despite staffing challenges.
Areas to improve
- The school must improve how it checks the impact of the curriculum to ensure it is “enacted as intended” for all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Assessment practices need sharpening to ensure teaching routinely checks that all pupils understand content before introducing new material.
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 | 78% |
| 2023/24 | 29% |
| 2024/25 | 30% |
| 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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