St Paul's Primary School, based in Chippenham, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
St Paul's Primary School currently has around 160 pupils on roll, which is about 76% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 46.3% boys and 53.8% girls. Around 35.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 16.3%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 18 pupils.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (70.6%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | The Oaks, Chippenham, SN15 1DU |
| Website: | http://www.st-pauls.wilts.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01249653041 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Wiltshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Sheridan Upton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 126182 |
Ofsted inspection date: 04/03/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 160 |
| Number of Boys: | 74 |
| Number of Girls: | 86 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 16.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 70.60% | 113 |
| Other White | 6.30% | 10 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.80% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.10% | 5 |
| African | 3.10% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 2.50% | 4 |
| Indian | 1.90% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 1.90% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 1.30% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.30% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 1.30% | 2 |
| Chinese | 1.30% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Primary School The Oaks , SN15 1DU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy Lane Primary School Ivy Lane , SN15 1HE | - not rated | 1,400 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ivy Lane Primary School Ivy Lane , SN15 1HE | 3out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Redland Primary School Brook Street , SN14 0JE | 3out of 4 | 1,475 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monkton Park Primary School Sadlers Mead , SN15 3PN | 3out of 4 | 1,708 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardenhuish School Hardenhuish Lane , SN14 6RJ | 3out of 4 | 910 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hardenhuish School Hardenhuish Lane , SN14 6RJ | - not rated | 910 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheldon School Hardenhuish Lane , SN14 6HJ | 3out of 4 | 1,190 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheldon School Hardenhuish Lane , SN14 6HJ | - not rated | 1,190 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeyfield School Stanley Lane , SN15 3XB | 3out of 4 | 3,125 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chippenham College Cocklebury Road , SN15 3QD | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wiltshire College and University Centre Cocklebury Road , SN15 3QD | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas School Malmesbury Road , SN15 1QF | - not rated | 427 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Young People's Support Centre The Bridge Centre , Bath Road SN15 1AA | - not rated | 725 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redwood Primary School Dallas Road , SN15 1LE | - not rated | 1,241 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Allington School Allington Way , SN14 0JS | - not rated | 1,626 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.