Colerne CofE Primary School, Chippenham

From the headteacher's welcome: "Colerne is a 4-11 Church of England, Voluntary Controlled Primary School built in 1965 standing in its own extensive grounds on the edge of the village. There are at present seven classes some of which are vertically grouped. All classes are of mixed ability with a balance of ages and gender. Wherever possible, children are placed within friendship groups."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, hockey, cricket, tennis, athletics, dance, choir and cooking.

In 2025, 84% of Year 6 pupils at Colerne CofE Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 92% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 73% in Wiltshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 78% in reading and 73% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 29 families put Colerne CofE Primary School as their first choice and 34 named it as one of their preferences, for 29 places offered. That is one first choice for every place. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Colerne CofE Primary School are Box Church of England Primary School (1.8 miles, 85% reading, 77% maths); Marshfield Church of England Primary School (2.5 miles, Good, 100% reading, 93% maths); The Corsham Regis Primary Academy (3.1 miles, Good, 76% reading, 67% maths); and Neston Primary School (3.2 miles, 86% reading, 76% maths).

Colerne CofE Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 3 of these 4 schools.

6.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 3.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (81%), Asian (8%) and Mixed (5%).

Colerne CofE Primary School had 15 teachers in 2026, one for every 16 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Colerne CofE Primary School.

6 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Primary School (se-bound), 60 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 3 crimes within a mile of the school, most often burglary, criminal damage and arson and public order offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Wiltshire (34).

In 2024/25, Colerne CofE Primary School issued 1 suspension, 0.4 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.