Lacock Church of England Primary School, Chippenham

In its own words: "Our school was donated to the people of Lacock in 1824 by our most famous resident - William Henry Talbot - who invented photography. We are so proud of our heritage and its historical foundations as a church school, and this is reflected in us choosing a photography-based image through which we can express our school's Christian vision."

The school runs a breakfast club from 7:45am and after-school care.

Coming up: an open day on Tuesday 24 November 2026 at 1.30pm, an open day on Thursday 26 November 2026 at 9.30am, an open evening on Monday 7 December 2026 at 5pm and an open day on Tuesday 8 December 2026 at 9.30am. Check the school's website before you go, as dates can change.

In 2025, 79% of Year 6 pupils at Lacock Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 64% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 73% in Wiltshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 100% in reading and 78% in maths in 2024.

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

For September 2026 entry, 8 families put Lacock Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 20 named it as one of their preferences, for 10 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Lacock Church of England Primary School are Shaw CE Primary School (2.4 miles, Good, 72% reading, 75% maths); Kings Lodge Primary School (2.4 miles); River Mead School (2.6 miles, Good, 47% reading, 44% maths); and Charter Primary School (2.6 miles).

Lacock Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 2 schools.

12.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 0% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 10 pupils (15.4%) received SEN support and 4 (6.2%) 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 a specific learning difficulty such as dyslexia.

Lacock Church of England Primary School had 6 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Melksham Rail Station, about 2.6 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is The George (s-bound), 40 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 4 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and burglary. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Wiltshire (34).

In 2024/25, Lacock Church of England Primary School issued 3 suspensions, 4.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.