Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy

About Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy

Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy is an academy converter in Chippenham, Wiltshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 58 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 April 2024) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 13% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 21.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Wiltshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

58 / 90 (64%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Church of England

Last Ofsted Inspection

16 April 2024

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Dauntsey Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 5HS

Phone

01249720797

Headteacher

Shaun Carter

Website

http://www.walterpowell.wilts.sch.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy?

Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy is an academy converter in Chippenham, Wiltshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy have?

Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy has 58 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?

Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 April 2024).

How does Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

13% of pupils at Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy is part of THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy?

Somerfords' Walter Powell CofE Academy is located at Dauntsey Road, Chippenham, Wiltshire, SN15 5HS.