St Paul's Primary School
Chippenham, SN15 1DU · Wiltshire · primary school
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172nd 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 — 0.6/10 against 2,274 of them, against 0.8/10 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 62% | 0.41 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Paul's Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% 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%. 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 (0.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.8 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils attend a BMX Skills workshop and Forest School trips, with both breakfast and after-school clubs available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 175 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 core subjects? What specific steps are taken to improve attainment in the higher standard? How does the Forest School trip integrate with the daily curriculum?
What Ofsted said about St Paul's Primary School
Overview
St Paul’s Primary School is described as a place where “having a sense of belonging is at the heart.” The inspection found that staff support pupils to show “kindness, creativity and pride,” resulting in high expectations and good achievement for most students. The school maintains effective safeguarding arrangements and strong positive relationships between staff and pupils.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “well-designed,” with reading and language central to helping pupils build knowledge of the wider world through high-quality texts.
- Staff have an “accurate understanding” of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), providing tailored scaffolds and expert support so these pupils “know and remember more.”
- Phonics teaching is secure, with staff skilled in supporting pupils to “build their reading confidence” and apply knowledge accurately in writing.
- The recently reviewed mathematics curriculum supports pupils in developing fluency and applying knowledge to solve problems.
- Pupils demonstrate good citizenship through leadership roles, such as sports leaders and school councillors, fostering a sense of responsibility.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, activities do not always help pupils “secure the knowledge the school intended,” preventing them from building knowledge well over time. The school should support teachers to develop activities that deepen understanding in all subjects.
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 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 22% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| 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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