St Mary's Catholic Primary School
URN: 149640 • Chippenham SN15 2AH
Overview
- Name
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School
- URN
- 149640
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE DUNSTAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 42.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lucy Smith (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01249460231
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Rowden Hill, Chippenham SN15 2AH
Summary
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, located in Chippenham, Wiltshire, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 162 pupils, serving a capacity of 175. As part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, the school fosters a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to develop a love of learning. The school’s ethos is rooted in its mission to create a community where all are seen as children of God, promoting values that underpin both academic and personal growth.
The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to equip students with essential knowledge and skills, ensuring they can engage effectively with the world around them. It includes a broad range of subjects, with a strong emphasis on Religious Education, reflecting the school's Catholic foundation. The recent Ofsted inspection highlighted the school’s commitment to personal, social, and emotional development, noting the positive behaviour and confidence of its students.
St Mary's also prioritises community involvement and parental engagement, offering various events and support systems to foster collaboration between home and school. The dedicated staff work tirelessly to provide a supportive learning environment, ensuring that each child can flourish and reach their full potential.
The curriculum at St Mary's is designed to equip students with essential knowledge and skills, ensuring they can engage effectively with the world around them. It includes a broad range of subjects, with a strong emphasis on Religious Education, reflecting the school's Catholic foundation. The recent Ofsted inspection highlighted the school’s commitment to personal, social, and emotional development, noting the positive behaviour and confidence of its students.
St Mary's also prioritises community involvement and parental engagement, offering various events and support systems to foster collaboration between home and school. The dedicated staff work tirelessly to provide a supportive learning environment, ensuring that each child can flourish and reach their full potential.
Useful links
- Parent Pay (other)
- Administer Site (other)
- Click here (other)
- Click here (other)
- Parent Pay (other)
- School Jotter (other)
- school website (other)
- Webanywhere (other)
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)
Key details
- LA
- Wiltshire
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE DUNSTAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Capacity
- 175
- Pupils
- 162
- Boys
- 78
- Girls
- 84
- FSM %
- 17.90
- Open date
- 2023-03-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Wiltshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 162 | 78 | 84 | 175 | 17.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 165 | 79 | 86 | 175 | 15.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 175 |
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