The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 162
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 17.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- THE DUNSTAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Lucy Buckland
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Rowden Hill, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 2AH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmIvy Lane Primary School
Primary · 706m away
Queen's Crescent School
Primary · 1.1km away
Charter Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Wiltshire College and University Centre
16 plus · 1.3km away
The Young People's Support Centre
Miscellaneous · 1.4km away
Monkton Park Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Sheldon School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Hardenhuish School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School currently has 162 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Catholic Primary School take?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School?
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is in Chippenham, SN15 2AH, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Catholic Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Catholic Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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