Queen's Crescent School
Windsor Close, Chippenham, SN14 0QTOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Queen's Crescent School is a primary school in Chippenham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 262 schools in Wiltshire. It ranks 5th of 21 primary schools in Chippenham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 2 February 2023, report published 16 March 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 2 February 2023
Pupils say that everyone is welcome at Queen's Crescent school. They understand the importance of the 'golden rules' and do their best to uphold them. Relationships between adults and pupils are positive. Adults know pupils well. As a result, pupils feel safe and well supported. Pupils try hard in all they do. They are keen to learn and share their ideas. From the Reception Year, routines are well established and expectations are high. In most lessons, there is a calm and purposeful atmosphere. Pupils can focus on their learning. Pupils say that bullying is rare. They know that adults in school will help them to resolve any issues. Pupils enjoy the opportunities given to develop their leadership skills. Older pupils value their responsibilities as sports captains and school council representatives. From the Reception Year, children learn to support one another and celebrate each other's achievements. Pupils understand the importance of inclusion. They are respectful towards each other and recognise that everyone is unique. Pupils say that everyone treats each other fairly. They enjoy learning about democracy. Pupils spoke about their excitement for a planned visit to the Houses of Parliament to fully understand how the voting system works.
What the school should improve
- In some wider curriculum subjects, the essential knowledge that leaders want pupils to learn has not been identified. This means that pupils do not build their knowledge well and there are gaps in what they know. Assessment is not used effectively in these subjects. Leaders need to identify the key knowledge they want pupils to learn and check pupils' understanding more effectively.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
411 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Queen's Crescent School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frogwell Primary School | 0.3 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 33% met the expected standard |
| St Peter's CofE Academy | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 48% met the expected standard |
| Redland Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 68% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 50% met the expected standard |
| Ivy Lane Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard | 64% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- PICKWICK ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr James Essam
- Phone
- 01249460190
- Address
- Windsor Close, Chippenham, SN14 0QT
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- URN
- 141272
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.