St Peter's CofE Academy
Chippenham, SN14 0LL · Wiltshire · primary school
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153rd 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 3,954 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4/10 among them, against 2.4/10 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 | 48.0 · 16 | 62% | 1.00 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 38% | 1.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Peter's CofE Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 48.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% 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 1.4 out of 10 among them, against 2.4 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 185 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 raise attainment in reading and maths?
What Ofsted said about St Peter's CofE Academy
Overview
Pupils describe St Peter’s CofE Academy as an “inclusive and nurturing school” where they feel safe and form trusting relationships with staff. However, the quality of education is “too variable across different subjects,” with some pupils having “gaps in their knowledge” that hinder their progress. While behaviour and personal development are strong, leadership and management require improvement to ensure consistent teaching and effective assessment.
Strengths
- Pupils are “happy to attend” and understand the importance of showing “care and respect to others.”
- Behaviour is good, with most pupils meeting expectations of being “ready, respectful, safe.”
- Early years provision is good, with children listening carefully and following routines.
- Reading is a high priority; staff deliver phonics effectively, and pupils read with “increasing accuracy and fluency.”
- Personal development is effective, with pupils understanding fundamental British values and engaging in charitable activities.
Areas to improve
- Learning is not adapted well enough in some subjects, meaning pupils, including those with SEND, do not develop knowledge sufficiently.
- Assessment is not used effectively enough to check retention, leading to knowledge gaps that prevent pupils from building knowledge over time.
- Approaches for evaluating the impact of the curriculum do not provide leaders with a clear view of implementation, hindering necessary improvements.
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 | 61% |
| 2023/24 | 35% |
| 2024/25 | 48% |
| 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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