The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 72% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
72%
+10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 415
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 11.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- PICKWICK ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr James Essam (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Windsor Close, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0QT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Sheldon School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Ivy Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Hardenhuish School
Secondary · 1.9km away
The Young People's Support Centre
Miscellaneous · 2.1km away
Wiltshire College and University Centre
16 plus · 2.3km away
Charter Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
St Paul's Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Queen's Crescent School's Ofsted rating?
Queen's Crescent School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Queen's Crescent School?
Queen's Crescent School currently has 415 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Queen's Crescent School take?
Queen's Crescent School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Queen's Crescent School?
Queen's Crescent School is in Chippenham, SN14 0QT, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Queen's Crescent School have a sixth form?
No, Queen's Crescent School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
Premium school profiles
Researching a selective school?
We hold deep admissions intelligence on the UK's top selective schools — exam breakdowns, interview formats, and parent strategy briefs.