Open Other Primary Roman Catholic Mixed

St Mary's Catholic Primary School

Rowden Hill, Chippenham, SN15 2AH
Part of: THE DUNSTAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Chippenham, SN15 2AH
162 Pupils
175 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
17.90% FSM %
78 Boys
84 Girls
About St Mary's Catholic Primary School

St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a mixed-gender Academies located in Chippenham, Wiltshire, in the South West region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Roman Catholic character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 162 pupils on roll. School capacity: 175. Current headteacher: Lucy Buckland.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Wiltshire
Region South West
Administrative District Wiltshire
Parliamentary Constituency Chippenham
Ward Chippenham Lowden & Rowden
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Roman Catholic
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE DUNSTAN CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Opened 01-03-2023
UKPRN 10092171
URN 149640
Data Last Updated 02-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Jan Downie Chair of Local Governing Body 01/03/2023 28/02/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Shannon Armstrong Local Governor 18/11/2025 17/11/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Lucy Buckland Local Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Maria Citterio Local Governor 24/11/2025 23/11/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mairead Genner Local Governor 13/05/2024 12/05/2028 Elected by parents
Theresa McDonagh Local Governor 19/09/2025 18/09/2029 Elected by school staff
Mr Stuart Preston Local Governor 28/10/2025 28/10/2029 Foundation/sponsor members
Mr Liam Stokes Local Governor 01/03/2023 28/02/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Ms Alex Stranks Local Governor 01/06/2023 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr David Wheat Local Governor 01/03/2023 28/02/2027 Foundation/sponsor members
Schools Nearby
Ivy Lane Primary School
0.71 km • Chippenham
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0.95 km • Chippenham
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Frogwell Primary School
1.06 km • Chippenham
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Queen's Crescent School
1.14 km • Chippenham
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Charter Primary School
1.22 km • Chippenham
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St Peter's CofE Academy
1.3 km • Chippenham
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Frequently Asked Questions
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Chippenham, Wiltshire.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School has 162 pupils, with a capacity of 175.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
Yes, St Mary's Catholic Primary School has a Roman Catholic religious character.
The Headteacher at St Mary's Catholic Primary School is Mrs Lucy Buckland.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is at Rowden Hill, Chippenham, SN15 2AH, in the Wiltshire local authority, South West.
Sixth form at St Mary's Catholic Primary School: Does not have a sixth form.
St Mary's Catholic Primary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Lucy Buckland
Rowden Hill, Chippenham, SN15 2AH
01249460231
www.st-marys-pri.wilts.sch.uk
Location
SN15 2AH  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 149640
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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