Marshfield Church of England Primary School
Chippenham Road, Marshfield, Chippenham, SN14 8NYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Marshfield Church of England Primary School is a primary school in Chippenham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 122 schools in South Gloucestershire. It ranks 1st of 21 primary schools in Chippenham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2012.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 26 September 2012, report published 3 November 2012
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 18 October 2022
Marshfield is a welcoming, creative school where pupils are happy and feel safe. They say lessons are fun and they learn a lot. The many parents and carers who expressed a view are proud of the school. They told inspectors that it is, 'nurturing, caring and inspiring'. Leaders want all pupils to succeed. Pupils are motivated to do their best and live up to the high expectations leaders have of them. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), achieve well. Pupils are respectful and polite. They understand how to behave. This results in a calm and orderly environment in classrooms and around the school. Pupils say bullying is rare but if it does happen, adults deal with it quickly. Pupils enjoy the range of clubs, events, and activities on offer. Leaders have created the 'Marshfield Musts' to provide pupils with valuable opportunities and experiences. These include joining community art projects and travelling on a train. Pupils were delighted to experience flamenco dancing and eat Spanish food.
What the school should improve
- In some areas of the mathematics curriculum, leaders have not broken down content into the small steps of learning. As a result, sometimes pupils miss learning important steps. Leaders should ensure all aspects of the mathematics curriculum is carefully sequenced so that pupils do not have gaps in their understanding.
- Assessment is not used effectively in some foundation subjects. Consequently, teachers are not always sure how secure pupils' knowledge is. Leaders must sharpen the use of assessment in the foundation subjects so they know that pupils are gaining and retaining the knowledge they need.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
15 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
125 pupils on roll, with places for 140
Schools near Marshfield Church of England Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colerne CofE Primary School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | 79% met the expected standard |
| Batheaston Church School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Swainswick Church School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 67% met the expected standard |
| Box Church of England Primary School | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Bathford Church School | 4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 72% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Jessica Bolt
- Phone
- 01225891246
- Address
- Chippenham Road, Marshfield, Chippenham, SN14 8NY
- Local authority
- South Gloucestershire
- URN
- 109168
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.