Christian Malford CofE Primary School, Chippenham
Christian Malford CofE Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 2 to 11 in Chippenham, part of The Blue Kite Academy Trust. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Requires improvement at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2023. It was 28% full in 2025.
- Ofsted
- Requires improvement (2023)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Wiltshire (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Christian Malford CofE Primary School in detail
Getting a place at Christian Malford CofE Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 11 families put Christian Malford CofE Primary School as their first choice and 18 named it as one of their preferences, for 11 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Christian Malford CofE Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Christian Malford CofE Primary School are Sutton Benger Church of England Primary School (0.9 miles, Good, 85% reading, 95% maths); Seagry Church of England Primary School (1.6 miles, Good, 58% reading, 75% maths); Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School (2.6 miles, Good, 70% reading, 70% maths); and Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy (2.6 miles, Good, 38% reading, 13% maths).
Sutton Benger Church of England Primary SchoolSeagry Church of England Primary SchoolLangley Fitzurse Church of England Primary SchoolSomerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy
The trust
Christian Malford CofE Primary School is one of 27 schools run by The Blue Kite Academy Trust, an academy trust.
Across the trust's primary schools, 69% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.
Who goes there
14.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 1.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 8 pupils (14.3%) received SEN support and 1 (1.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Staffing
Christian Malford CofE Primary School had 7 teachers in 2026, one for every 5 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Chippenham Rail Station, about 3.9 miles away in a straight line.
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is War Memorial (e-bound), 340 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 6 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Wiltshire (34).
Suspensions and exclusions
Christian Malford CofE Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Sources: DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE multi-academy trust performance data; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; DfE school workforce census; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 months agoReport card - no single overall grade (Ofsted's framework since November 2025)
Safeguarding standards: met
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Requires Improvement at its December 2023 inspection.
Rated Good for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Early years.
Areas Ofsted flagged
Quality of education (Requires Improvement), Leadership & management (Requires Improvement).
At a Glance
14.3%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Class Sizes
20.5
Avg class size
19.0
Infant (KS1)
22.0
KS2
2
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Christian Malford CofE Primary School
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Christian Malford CofE Primary School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Christian Malford CofE Primary School is in Wiltshire; for families living there:
Apply to Wiltshire for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in Wiltshire is 4 (the median across 265 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Your chances of a place at Christian Malford CofE Primary School
Will you get a place at Christian Malford CofE Primary School? Get the admissions report
Your home postcode, set against Christian Malford CofE Primary School's admissions figures, in one report saved to your account.
What the report includes for Christian Malford CofE Primary School:
- The straight-line distance from your home to Christian Malford CofE Primary School.
- We hold no last distance offered figures from Wiltshire, so the report covers demand, alternatives and dates.
- Applications, first choices and offers at Christian Malford CofE Primary School for 2014 to 2026 entry.
- How many families in Wiltshire got their first choice, and how often appeals there succeed.
- The nearest state schools to your home, with Ofsted rating, demand and last distance offered where published.
- Key dates for September 2027 entry and how to apply.
£9.99 once
One school, inc. VAT. Or £19.99 for up to three schools.
Pro £9 a month, every report included, cancel any time
A report for any school, plus everything else in Pro.
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
28%
Available places
33 pupils
120 places
87 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Chippenham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Chippenham
Across Wiltshire council
Places available
6,156
Applications
4,455
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
99.1%
All primary applications across Wiltshire council (2026/27), not just this school.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(4)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
8
SEN Support
1
EHC Plans
16.1%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
56
Total Pupils
30
Boys
26
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
7
Teachers
8.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,911
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£11,861
Per pupil
£383k
Total funding
£14k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.4%
Overall absence
25.9%
Persistent absence
27
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Questions parents ask about Christian Malford CofE Primary School
What is Christian Malford CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Christian Malford CofE Primary School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in July 2026, produced a report card, which grades each area but gives no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2023, it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Christian Malford CofE Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Christian Malford CofE Primary School is oversubscribed, Wiltshire allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Christian Malford CofE Primary School?
Christian Malford CofE Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 28% of its 120 places.
How big are the classes at Christian Malford CofE Primary School?
Classes at Christian Malford CofE Primary School average 20.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Christian Malford CofE Primary School?
Christian Malford CofE Primary School has around 56 pupils on roll. 14% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Christian Malford CofE Primary School?
7.4% of sessions were missed at Christian Malford CofE Primary School in 2024/25. 25.9% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Christian Malford CofE Primary School?
Apply through Wiltshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Christian Malford CofE Primary School on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
How many road collisions happen near Christian Malford CofE Primary School?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in Wiltshire is 4 (the median across 265 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Christian Malford CofE Primary School?
Christian Malford CofE Primary School is at Church Road, Christian Malford, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 4BW.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)