About Chickerell Primary Academy

Chickerell Primary Academy is a school that ensures that children’s best interests are at the heart of every decision we make. Our amazing children and staff make our school - and pre school- the success it is, and it is our moral duty to continue to ensure that we provide the kind of experiences seen by Ofsted in December 2024 so that the Yr 6 pupils leave us genuinely ‘secondary ready’ - in every sense, academically, emotionally and socially.

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Key Facts

Students 409
Head/Principal null

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews
Safety & Security 5.0
Teaching Quality 5.0
Communication 4.5
Student Wellbeing 4.5
Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 98 responses • 24% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

94.9% positive 5.1% negative

My child feels safe at this school

96.9% positive 3% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

93.9% positive 5.1% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

96.9% positive 3.1% negative

My child does well at this school

98% positive 2% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 98 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.
22.0:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Good
18.6
Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Primary School Results (Key Stage 2)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

58.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths
Meeting expected standard

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

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Chickerell Primary Academy has 3 reviews. Your honest review helps families make better school decisions.

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Reviews 3

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Mark B Unconfirmed
Parent Jun 25, 2022
3.0

"Mixed experience, but room for improvement"

We've had a decent experience at Chickerell Primary Academy, but we feel that the school could do more to engage with parents and keep us informed about our child's progress. The teaching staff vary in quality, and we've had some issues with communication and organization. However, we do appreciate the emphasis on character education and the school's commitment to providing a positive and supportive learning environment.
Safety & Wellbeing 3/5
Teaching & Learning 4/5
Communication 3/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5
Facilities 4/5
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Rachel G Unconfirmed
Parent Mar 20, 2022
5.0

"A positive and supportive learning environment"

We've been impressed by the caring and nurturing approach of the teachers at Chickerell Primary Academy. Our child feels safe and happy at school, and we love the emphasis on pupil voice and Rights Respecting values. The school's commitment to emotional learning and well-being is also outstanding. We're grateful for the opportunities our child has had to participate in extracurricular activities, such as sports and arts programs.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 4/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5
Facilities 5/5
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Emily W Unconfirmed
Parent Sep 15, 2021
5.0

"Excellent school for our children to grow"

We moved to Chickerell Primary Academy when our children were in Reception and Years 1, and we couldn't be happier. The staff and facilities are amazing, and our kids have made incredible progress in their reading, writing, and numeracy skills. We especially love the Chickadees Pre-school and the after-school programs, which have helped our children develop new skills and make friends. We will always be grateful for the experience our children had at this school.
Safety & Wellbeing 5/5
Teaching & Learning 5/5
Communication 5/5
Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5
Facilities 5/5

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