St Paul's Primary School
The Oaks, Chippenham, SN15 1DUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
St Paul's Primary School is a primary school in Chippenham for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 262 schools in Wiltshire. It ranks 19th of 21 primary schools in Chippenham. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in March 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 4 March 2025, report published 14 May 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- 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 4 March 2025
Having a sense of belonging is at the heart of this school. Staff support all pupils to make a difference and to feel part of the school community. They help pupils to realise the school's vision of showing 'kindness, creativity and pride' in their work and in their actions. The school has high expectations of what pupils can achieve. It makes sure all pupils get the help they need to learn and to build their knowledge. Most pupils show a high level of engagement in lessons. They try hard and persevere in their work. As a result, most pupils achieve well. Published outcomes do not reflect how well prepared current pupils are for the next stage in their education. Pupils understand the school rules of being 'ready, respectful, safe'. They know they help to make the school a safe and happy place. Most pupils are calm and focused. When pupils' behaviour does not meet the school's expectations, the school takes the right action to support pupils to behave well. Staff and pupils have positive relationships. This supports pupils to get the support they need to learn. The school helps pupils to manage their feelings and emotions. This means pupils have a calm start to their day and settle in well to their learning.
What the school should improve
- On some occasions, in some subjects, activities do not help pupils to secure the knowledge the school intended. This prevents pupils from building their knowledge well over time. The school should support teachers to develop activities that support pupils to learn new concepts and deepen their knowledge and understanding in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
26 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
175 pupils on roll, with places for 210
Schools near St Paul's Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy Lane Primary School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 64% met the expected standard |
| Redland Primary School | 0.8 miles | Report card: Expected standard | 68% met the expected standard |
| Monkton Park Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 61% met the expected standard |
| Frogwell Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Requires improvement | 33% met the expected standard |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Expected standard to strong standard | 50% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Sheridan Upton
- Phone
- 01249653041
- Address
- The Oaks, Chippenham, SN15 1DU
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- URN
- 126182
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.