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St Paul's Primary School | Ofsted Ratings, SEN, Reviews & Admission 2026
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St Paul's Primary School
- Primary
- Chippenham SN15 1DU
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Phonics outcomes have improved due to better teaching.
Success of the Curriculum: Leaders ensure greater consistency in quality of teaching, learning, and assessment.
Areas Needing Improvement: Leaders acknowledge the need to improve the leadership of foundation subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Teachers identify pupils at risk of underachievement and plan timely interventions to improve progress.
Performance in Maths & Reading: In reading pupils have not embedded inference and deduction skills; in mathematics they lack instant recall of number facts.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Positive relationships and behaviour around the school are strong; however, low-level disruption can occur where teaching quality is not strong.
Support for SEND Pupils: Leaders provide strong support for pupils with SEND, enabling good progress from their starting points.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding is effective with a culture of vigilance to keep pupils safe from harm.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Staff address pupils' personal and emotional needs effectively, especially for disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND.
Parent Feedback: Parents appreciate breakfast and after-school clubs.
Parental Involvement: Parents play an important role in children's education with 'stay and play' sessions.
Teacher Engagement: High expectations and professional development for staff have improved teaching quality.
Impact on Student Progress: Staff now have higher expectations, particularly in English and mathematics, leading to better pupil progress.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders' close monitoring and clear action plans have improved teaching consistency.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Teaching does not consistently challenge most able pupils to deepen their understanding.
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St Paul's Primary School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Wiltshire County, South West.
It has 152 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 52% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I'd like to extend a warm welcome to you on our website, which is designed to provide you a quick overview of our school and what we have to offer. I sincerely hope you find it helpful, but if you have any questions or would want to visit, don't hesitate to get in touch with me. In our opinion, children learn best when they feel safe and content. We make every effort to create such an environment and to keep our kids engaged and content. Visitors frequently remark on the welcoming, laid-back, and upbeat mood they experience. This, in my opinion, is both a reflection of St. Paul's power and unique character and the attitude of an active, constructive institution. One of life's major turning points is starting school. We will do everything we can to ensure that your child has a positive start to life at St. Paul's. We enjoy the positive connections we have made between our homes, schools, and the neighbourhood. Education can thrive when everyone is on the same page; long live this cooperation. I sincerely hope you can use this.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 3-11 | 4-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.9 | 25.8 | 20.6 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | 108 | 105 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 109 | 107 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% | 54.88% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% | 6.97% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.5 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2 | Below Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 3 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 100 1 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 42% 3 | 59.84% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 9.3% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.6 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.1 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 100 | 92 | 94 |
| Reading | 101 1 | 94 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 39% 3 | 57.84% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.08% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.9 | Below Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 100 | 99 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 100 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 42% | 57.77% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% | 9.43% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -2.8 | Below Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 24th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 25th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 23rd Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 24th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at St Paul's Primary School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1