PrimaryData as of May 2026

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Rowden Hill, Chippenham, SN15 2AH

Academy sponsor led

Roman Catholic

Pupils

162

Ages

4-11

FSM

17.9%

Capacity

175

Ofsted

Requires improvement

May 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

69.0%

Writing

69.0%

Maths

54.0%

RWM Combined

50.0%

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About St Mary's Catholic Primary School

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Chippenham, Wiltshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 50% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 162 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Rowden Hill, Chippenham, SN15 2AH | More schools in Wiltshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Mary's Catholic Primary School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

May 2022 — Requires improvement
May 2022 — Requires improvement (predecessor: St Mary's Catholic Primary School)
May 2021 — Taking effective action towards the removal… (predecessor: St Mary's Catholic Primary School)
Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: St Mary's Catholic Primary School)
Jul 2018 — Inadequate (predecessor: St Mary's Catholic Primary School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about St Mary's Catholic Primary School

What is St Mary's Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.

What are St Mary's Catholic Primary School's latest exam results?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 50% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is St Mary's Catholic Primary School located?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a primary school in Chippenham, Wiltshire (SN15 2AH).

How many pupils attend St Mary's Catholic Primary School?

St Mary's Catholic Primary School has around 162 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St Mary's Catholic Primary School with other schools?

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