The short version
Below-average SATs results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
38%
-24.0pp 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)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% 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 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 17 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 160
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 35%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Head
- Mr Sheridan Upton (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2019 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
December 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2010 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
June 2009 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
April 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
July 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
June 2005 | Full Inspection
Location
The Oaks, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 1DU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Young People's Support Centre
Miscellaneous · 664m away
Hardenhuish School
Secondary · 833m away
Sheldon School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Wiltshire College and University Centre
16 plus · 1.1km away
Ivy Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Monkton Park Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Charter Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Paul's Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Paul's Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Paul's Primary School?
St Paul's Primary School currently has 160 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Paul's Primary School take?
St Paul's Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Paul's Primary School?
St Paul's Primary School is in Chippenham, SN15 1DU, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Paul's Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Paul's Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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