Hullavington CofE Primary and Nursery School
Hullavington, Chippenham, SN14 6EFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Hullavington CofE Primary and Nursery School is a primary school in Chippenham for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 262 schools in Wiltshire. It ranks 14th of 21 primary schools in Chippenham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 November 2012, report published 13 December 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 December 2022
Hullavington CofE Primary and Nursery School sits at the heart of its community. Pupils enjoy attending this friendly, caring school. They welcome visitors and treat each other with kindness and respect. Pupils are proud of the way they support each other. They 'buddy up' to help new pupils settle into the school. Leaders encourage pupils to be resilient and tolerant. Pupils live up to these expectations. Pupils are keen to learn. They are eager to achieve 'owl awards' for making good choices about their work or behaviour. Pupils behave well in class, and disruption to learning is rare. Pupils enjoy the opportunities to be active during break and lunchtime. They engage in games that develop their teamwork skills. Pupils feel safe and cared for. They say bullying is rare, but if it happens, staff are quick to deal with it. Leaders have created a culture where everyone looks out for each other. Many parents speak highly of how staff support them when difficulties arise. Pupils learn about other cultures. Leaders want pupils to understand people of different faiths and backgrounds. Visits and visitors enhance pupils' learning. For example, pupils talk with enthusiasm about the Nepalese festival of Dashain. Dumplings and dancing were highlights!
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, the pedagogical approaches chosen by teachers mean that some pupils do not learn effectively. Pupils are unsure what they are learning. This stops some pupils from securing new knowledge as well as leaders intend. Leaders need to select the most effective teaching approaches to ensure pupils are gaining the knowledge they need to be successful.
- The effectiveness of assessment procedures varies in each subject. This means that teachers do not have a consistent approach to how they identify and rectify gaps in pupils' knowledge. This impacts on pupils' learning. Leaders should ensure that staff have a consistent and accurate approach to assessment, so gaps in pupils' knowledge are rapidly identified and addressed.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
131 pupils on roll, with places for 147
Schools near Hullavington CofE Primary and Nursery School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanton St Quintin Primary and Nursery School | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 100% met the expected standard |
| Kington St Michael Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 60% met the expected standard |
| Seagry Church of England Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Sherston CofE Primary School | 4 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 73% met the expected standard |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Malmesbury | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 43% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Lynsey McGinn
- Phone
- 01666837604
- Address
- Hullavington, Chippenham, SN14 6EF
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- URN
- 126330
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.