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Frogwell Primary School

Frogwell Primary School

Wiltshire, SN14 0DGPrimary School·Ages 4-11
R. Improvementby Ofsted

80%

Capacity

187

Pupils

2.5x

Demand

About Frogwell Primary School

Frogwell Primary School is a state-funded None primary school serving the Wiltshire community, welcoming children from age 4 to 11. The school has 187 pupils on roll and is well-filled (80% of 235 places).

Ofsted has rated Frogwell Primary School "Requires Improvement", the school is led by headteacher Imogen Woods, it falls under Wiltshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 48% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 11284th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 118th out of 159 in Wiltshire.

Frogwell Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 33 applications for 13 places, making it 2.5x oversubscribed. Of these, 13 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Frogwell Primary School include ICT Suite, Music Rooms, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Playing Fields, Sensory Room, Library.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Cricket, Netball, Athletics and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Coding.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 42.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Wiltshire, Frogwell 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 TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressDerriads Lane, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN14 0DG
HeadteacherImogen Woods
Local AuthorityWiltshire
Number of Pupils187
Free School Meals (FSM)42.8%
School Capacity187 / 235 (80% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

11 Jun 2024
View Report

Overall Effectiveness

Requires improvement

Unchanged
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Requires improvement

Additional Provisions

Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 9 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

League Table Position

Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (48%)

11284th of 13,686

Nationally

Top 82%

1126th of 1,469

In South West

Top 77%

118th of 159

In Wiltshire

Top 74%

Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data

KS2 SATs Results

2023/24

Reading, Writing & Maths Combined

48%

Expected Standard

7%

Higher Standard

ReadingAvg Score: 103
Expected:66%
Higher:14%
Writing
Expected:62%
Higher:10%
MathsAvg Score: 102
Expected:59%
Higher:14%
RWM Expected Standard % over timeImproving +32%

'22/23

16%

'23/24

48%

Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyResourced Provision

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

Facilities

7
ICT SuiteMusic RoomsSports HallGymnasiumPlaying FieldsSensory RoomLibrary

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

TennisCricketNetballAthleticsDance

Clubs & Activities

DramaChoirCoding

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

Admissions

2025/26Oversubscribed
Places

13

Applications

33

Good Demand

Popular school with more applications than places

Applications to places ratio2.5x
0x1x2x3x5x+

13 families put this school as their 1st choice (39% of all applications)

Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Frogwell Primary School

Frogwell 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.

Contact Information

01249652815www.frogwell.co.uk

Derriads Lane, Chippenham

Wiltshire, SN14 0DG

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Derriads Lane, Chippenham

Wiltshire, SN14 0DG

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Opening Hours

Monday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Tuesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Wednesday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Thursday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Friday8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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