The short version
Above-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
18%
+10.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 235
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Head
- Mr Mark Solomon (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Quarry Lane, Colerne, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 8DU
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is Colerne CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Colerne CofE Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Colerne CofE Primary School?
Colerne CofE Primary School currently has 235 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Colerne CofE Primary School take?
Colerne CofE Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Colerne CofE Primary School?
Colerne CofE Primary School is in Chippenham, SN14 8DU, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Colerne CofE Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Colerne CofE Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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