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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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