There are 16 schools in Chippenham (excluding independent schools), including 12 primary schools, 3 secondary schools, and 1 serving sixth-form education. Chippenham has no schools with Pupil Referral Unit places, and none with places for teen mothers. There are no schools in Chippenham under Special Measures.
Summary of School Information in Chippenham
| Total Schools | 16 |
| Total Pupils | 6,915 |
| Median Pupil/Teacher Ratio | 18.93 |
| Median Free School Meals | 14% |
The median school in Chippenham has 14% of its pupils entitled to free schools meals, the 45th highest figure in Wiltshire. This represents about 930 pupils, or approximately 1 in 7 of Chippenham's pupils. Looking at the number of pupils per teacher, the median ratio for Chippenham is 18.93 school children per full-time equivalent teacher. This is the 65th lowest ratio in Wiltshire, and the 507th lowest pupil/teacher ratio in the South West region of the UK.
Primaries
12
8.33% Outstanding • 67% Good
Secondaries
3
0% Outstanding • 100% Good
Sixth Forms
1
0% Outstanding • 100% Good
Most of Chippenham's primary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 8 schools or 67% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between low and good - about 33% and 33% of primary schools respectively. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Chippenham's primary schools most commonly have a low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | KS2 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charter Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 357 |
Good |
Low |
Very low |
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| Derry Hill Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School | 5–11 yrs | 210 |
Outstanding |
High |
Very high |
Church of England | |
| Frogwell Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 235 |
Requires improvement |
Good |
Low |
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| Ivy Lane Primary School | 3–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Good |
Very high |
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| Kings Lodge Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 420 |
Good |
Good |
Good |
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| Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 112 |
Good |
High |
Low |
Church of England | |
| Monkton Park Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 270 |
Good |
Good |
High |
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| Queen's Crescent School | 4–11 yrs | 357 |
Good |
Low |
High |
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| Redland Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 315 |
Good |
Very high |
High |
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| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 300 |
Requires improvement |
Very low |
Good |
Roman Catholic | |
| St Paul's Primary School | 4–11 yrs | 300 |
Good |
Low |
Low |
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| St Peter's CofE Academy | 4–11 yrs | 266 |
Requires improvement |
Low |
Very high |
Church of England |
Most of Chippenham's secondary schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 3 schools or 100% of the total. Attainment is mostly split between good and low - about 67% and 33% of secondary schools respectively. Looking at the number of pupils assigned to a teacher, Chippenham's secondary schools most commonly have a very low ratio of pupils to teachers.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeyfield School | 11–19 yrs | 1,069 |
Good |
Low |
Very low |
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| Hardenhuish School | 11–18 yrs | 1,678 |
Good |
Good |
Low |
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| Sheldon School | 11–18 yrs | 1,800 |
Good |
Good |
Very low |
Most of Chippenham's sixth form schools have been rated Good by Ofsted, amounting to 1 school or 100% of the total.
| Name | Ages | Capacity | SEN Support | Ofsted | P8 Attainment | Teacher/Pupil Ratio | Religion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wiltshire College and University Centre | 16–99 yrs |
Good |