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
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.
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.
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Nearby alternatives
- By Brook Valley CofE Primary School (68.5)
- Ivy Lane Primary School (67.5)
- Kington St Michael Church of England Primary School (67.0)
- Queen's Crescent School (66.9)
- Ivy Lane Primary School (66.3)
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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