The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 48% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
48%
-14.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 15 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 196
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 15.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Gordon Nunn (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Lord's Mead, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0LL
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is St Peter's CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Peter's CofE Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Peter's CofE Academy?
St Peter's CofE Academy currently has 196 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Peter's CofE Academy take?
St Peter's CofE Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Peter's CofE Academy?
St Peter's CofE Academy is in Chippenham, SN14 0LL, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Peter's CofE Academy have a sixth form?
No, St Peter's CofE Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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