The short version
Average SATs results. 76% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
61%
-1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
8%
0.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 318
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 9.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- North Wiltshire Learning Trust
- Head
- Mr John Read (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
November 2021 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
February 2018 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2016 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
February 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
January 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Location
Preston Lane, Lyneham, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4QJ
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Lyneham Primary School?
Lyneham Primary School currently has 318 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lyneham Primary School take?
Lyneham Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lyneham Primary School?
Lyneham Primary School is in Chippenham, SN15 4QJ, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lyneham Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Lyneham Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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