The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2010).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 61% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2010
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
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)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 19 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 262
- Capacity
- 97%
- FSM
- 13.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Head
- Mr Steve Rafferty (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
February 2020 | School Inspection
Short inspection
October 2015 | Short Inspection
Interim assessment
March 2014 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
December 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2008 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Sadlers Mead, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 3PN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWiltshire College and University Centre
16 plus · 460m away
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The Young People's Support Centre
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Ivy Lane Primary School
Primary · 983m away
Abbeyfield School
Secondary · 1.3km away
Kings Lodge Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Paul's Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Monkton Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Monkton Park Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Monkton Park Primary School?
Monkton Park Primary School currently has 262 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Monkton Park Primary School take?
Monkton Park Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Monkton Park Primary School?
Monkton Park Primary School is in Chippenham, SN15 3PN, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Monkton Park Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Monkton Park Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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