Frogwell Primary School
| Type | Primary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Derriads Lane Chippenham Wiltshire SN14 0DG |
| Phone | 01249652815 |
| Reference Number | 126479 |
Frogwell Primary School is currently placed in the 'Requires Improvement' category according to its latest inspection. While the school has made notable progress in raising its expectations for student achievement and fostering a friendly atmosphere, it still faces significant challenges, particularly regarding the consistent delivery of its curriculum. Many students do not achieve their full potential, with specific concerns regarding the support provided to pupils with special educational needs. The recent challenges surrounding staffing have impacted various areas, leading to a slow implementation of the redesigned curriculum. Balanced against these concerns, the school's early years and personal development programs are performing well, marking some clear strengths in how students engage and behave.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 187 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.27%
Girls: 49.73% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 42.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 17.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| 2 | 9 | 14 | 23 |
| 3 | 12 | 16 | 28 |
| 4 | 14 | 19 | 33 |
| 5 | 15 | 9 | 24 |
| 6 | 22 | 13 | 35 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 77% |
| White, Other | 7.5% |
| Indian | 3.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.7% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| African | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Requires Improvement |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 11 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | Monitoring visit |
| 11 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 30 Nov 2021 | School inspection: |
| 17 Dec 2019 | School inspection |
| 09 Dec 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Nov 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 08 Jun 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Jan 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Mar 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 24 Oct 2006 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 08 Sep 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Staff warmly welcome pupils each day and provide extra support for attendance.
- There is a calm and harmonious atmosphere around the school.
- Pupils learn about being good citizens and participate in various enriching experiences.
- Early years provision shows strong focus on language and numeracy skills.
- The school has increased support for improving attendance among pupils.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum delivery is inconsistent, affecting depth of pupil knowledge.
- Teachers lack knowledge on supporting pupils with SEND in mainstream lessons.
- Some teaching methods cause confusion and hinder learning progress.
- Monitoring and evaluation do not provide accurate insights into school performance.
- Governors require more knowledge to effectively support and challenge school leaders.
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 17 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 5 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 17 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 2 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 17 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 8 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 1 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 17 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 12 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 17 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 17 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 17 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 17 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 6 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 17 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 4 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 17 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 8 | 9 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 33% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 101 | ||
| Maths | 100 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.4 | ||
| Writing | -5.6 | ||
| Maths | -5.3 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 9 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 11 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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St Peter's CofE Academy
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Redland Primary School
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
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Ivy Lane Primary School
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St Paul's Primary School
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1.19 miles |
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Charter Primary School
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1.39 miles |
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Monkton Park Primary School
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1.41 miles |
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Kings Lodge Primary School
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Heywood Prep
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2.62 miles |
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Kington St Michael Church of England Primary School
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The Corsham Regis Primary Academy
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Corsham Primary School
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2.78 miles |
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By Brook Valley CofE Primary School
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2.86 miles |
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Lacock Church of England Primary School
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3.13 miles |
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3.9 miles |
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Stanton St Quintin Primary and Nursery School
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Neston Primary School
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Sheldon School
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0.6 miles |
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Hardenhuish School
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0.87 miles |
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The Young People's Support Centre
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1.04 miles |
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1.2 miles |
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Abbeyfield School
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2.07 miles |
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Notton House Academy
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The Corsham School
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