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Christian Malford CofE Primary School

Wiltshire, SN15 4BWPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Dec 2023
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
7 1st-choice / 7 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Christian Malford CofE Primary School

Christian Malford CofE Primary School is a small village school that clearly appeals to local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 11 applications for just 7 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.57, and all 7 first-preference applicants were offered a spot. That level of demand suggests parents in the area see something worth pursuing, even though the school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in December 2023 rated it Requires Improvement overall. The inspection report itself tells a more nuanced story: behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and early years provision were all judged Good, while quality of education and leadership and management were the areas flagged for improvement. With only 52 pupils on roll against a capacity of 120, the school has plenty of room to grow, but the oversubscription data shows that for those who apply, it remains a popular choice among its immediate catchment.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterChurch of England
AddressChurch Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4BW
HeadteacherShaun Carter
Local AuthorityWiltshire
Number of Pupils52
Free School Meals (FSM)17.6%
School Capacity52 / 120 (43% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

5 Dec 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 28 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibraryGymnasiumDining HallICT SuitePlaying FieldsOutdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

RoundersGymnasticsNetballTennisAthletics

Clubs & Activities

ChoirCodingGardening

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Mental HealthLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:45 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:45-08:45

After-school care

15:15-17:45

Source: cmcea.org.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Christian Malford CofE Primary School

Christian Malford CofE Primary School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.