Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School, Chippenham
Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Chippenham. It has a Church of England religious character. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2024. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 14th-highest of the 20 schools in Chippenham with published results, and 10,359th of 14,452 across England. It was 93% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Better than 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
Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School in detail
Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School in its own words
In its own words: "Our school motto - Amaze, Excite, Inspire - invites us to see the world through eyes of wonder, curiosity, and hope. It reflects the heart of our Christian vision: that together we can build a community where everyone can flourish and where the Kingdom of God is seen in everyday life."
The school runs after-school care until 5:25pm, from £4 per day.
Vision and values (school website)Wraparound care (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 70% of Year 6 pupils at Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School reached the expected standard in reading and 70% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 75% and 73% in Wiltshire and 77% and 75% across England.
Results were similar in 2024 (57% in reading, 86% in maths).
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School
For September 2026 entry, 8 families put Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School as their first choice and 27 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.
Admissions history and your chances at Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School are St Paul's Primary School (1.4 miles, Good, 54% reading, 42% maths); Kington St Michael Church of England Primary School (1.5 miles, Outstanding, 75% reading, 75% maths); Sutton Benger Church of England Primary School (1.8 miles, Good, 85% reading, 95% maths); and Monkton Park Primary School (2.1 miles, Good, 75% reading, 64% maths).
Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.
St Paul's Primary SchoolKington St Michael Church of England Primary SchoolSutton Benger Church of England Primary SchoolMonkton Park Primary School
Who goes there
12.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 5.8% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (88%) and Mixed (7%).
In 2026, 16 pupils (15.4%) received SEN support and 2 (1.9%) 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 moderate learning difficulty.
Staffing
Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School had 9 teachers in 2026, one for every 12 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 1.9 miles away in a straight line.
4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Middle Common (e-bound), 130 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 2 crimes within a mile of the school, most often other theft and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Wiltshire (34).
Suspensions and exclusions
Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School are Hardenhuish School (1.6 miles) and The Young People's Support Centre (1.7 miles).
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; 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 · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its July 2024 inspection.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
12.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 57% to 70% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 86% to 70% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 29% to 40% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
22.5
Avg class size
2
Total classes
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
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Getting There
Bus Stops
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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.
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
93%
Near capacity
104 pupils
112 places
8 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(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
16
SEN Support
2
EHC Plans
17.3%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
104
Total Pupils
46
Boys
58
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
9
Teachers
11.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,448
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£6,134
Per pupil
£709k
Total funding
£18k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
3.3%
Overall absence
5.6%
Persistent absence
90
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School
Questions parents ask about Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School
What are SATs results like at Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School?
Of the pupils at Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 70% reached the expected standard in reading and 70% did so in maths.
What is Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2024.
What is the catchment area for Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School?
No fixed boundary. When Langley Fitzurse Church of England 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 Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School?
Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School was not full in 2025: it ran at 93% of its 112 places.
How big are the classes at Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School?
Classes at Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School average 22.5 pupils (2025/26).
How many pupils go to Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School?
Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School has around 104 pupils on roll. 13% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School?
3.3% of sessions were missed at Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School in 2024/25. 5.6% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School?
Apply through Wiltshire's coordinated admissions process, naming Langley Fitzurse Church of England 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 Langley Fitzurse Church of England 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 Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School?
Langley Fitzurse Church of England Primary School is at Langley Fitzurse C of E Primary School, Middle Common, Kington Langley, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 5NN.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)