Colerne CofE Primary School

URN: 126316 • Chippenham SN14 8DU

Overview

Name
Colerne CofE Primary School
URN
126316
Type
Voluntary controlled school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
65.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Mark Solomon (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01225742367
Website
Visit
Address
Quarry Lane, Chippenham SN14 8DU

Summary

Colerne Church of England Primary School is a Voluntary Controlled school located in Chippenham, Wiltshire, catering to children aged 4 to 11. Established in 1958, the school currently has 235 pupils enrolled, with a capacity of 270. The school promotes a Christian ethos, guided by the principle "Be a light for all to see," encouraging students to support one another and embrace their individual strengths within a harmonious learning environment.

The curriculum at Colerne is designed to be broad and stimulating, fostering a love of learning through a variety of experiences. Classes are mixed ability and often vertically grouped, allowing children to learn alongside peers of different ages. The school places a strong emphasis on emotional security and individual attention, ensuring that each child's needs and talents are recognised and nurtured.

Community involvement is highly valued at Colerne, with parents encouraged to participate actively in school life. The school has a supportive Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) that welcomes contributions from families, reinforcing the collaborative spirit that underpins the school's mission to create a caring and inclusive environment for all students.

Key details

LA
Wiltshire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
270
Pupils
235
Boys
124
Girls
111
FSM %
6.00
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-03-14
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Wiltshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 235 124 111 270 6.00
2024-09-11 238 127 111 270 5.00
2023-09-11 255 130 125 270 4.30
2022-09-11 255 130 125 270 4.30
2021-09-11 249 125 124 270 4.40
2020-09-11 246 125 121 270 2.00

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