Christian Malford CofE Primary School
43%
Capacity
52
Pupils
1.6x
Demand
About Christian Malford CofE Primary School
Christian Malford CofE Primary School is a state-funded Church of England primary school serving the Wiltshire community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 52 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (43% of 120 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Christian Malford CofE Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Shaun Carter, it falls under Wiltshire local authority.
Christian Malford CofE Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 11 applications for 7 places, making it 1.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 7 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 2 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Christian Malford CofE Primary School include Library, Gymnasium, Dining Hall, ICT Suite, Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Sports Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Gymnastics, Netball, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Coding, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 17.6%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Wiltshire, Christian Malford CofE Primary School is one of the options available in the South West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Church of England |
| Address | Church Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4BW |
| Headteacher | Shaun Carter |
| Local Authority | Wiltshire |
| Number of Pupils | 52 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 17.6% |
| School Capacity | 52 / 120 (43% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
5 Dec 2023Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 28 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
9Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed7
11
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
7 families put this school as their 1st choice (64% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Church Road, Chippenham
Wiltshire, SN15 4BW
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