Pupils at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Chippenham have been putting kindness into action by taking part in a special skipathon as part of the national Great British Skip campaign. The school, which is part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, joined the campaign to support Captain of Kindness Krish Patel, who has completed...
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St Mary’s pupils excel in SATs writing and reading result
Pupils at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Chippenham are celebrating strong SATs results, with the school recording particularly high scores in writing and reading. Some 96% of pupils achieved the expected standard or above in writing, compared with a national average of 73%, while 88% reached the expected standard or above in reading, against...
St Mary’s praised for vibrant Catholic community and strong sense of belonging
Pupils at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Chippenham have been praised for their kindness, exemplary behaviour and enthusiasm for prayer and worship following the school’s latest Catholic Schools Inspection. St Mary’s, part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, was judged ‘Good’ overall, with inspectors highlighting its strong sense of belonging and the commitment of...
Young poets take centre stage at St Mary’s annual Poetry Slam
Pupils at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Chippenham have showcased their creativity and performance skills at the school’s annual Poetry Slam. Young poets from across the school took to the stage to perform poems from memory in front of family members, friends and special guest judges from St Augustine’s Catholic College in Trowbridge. The...
Chippenham pupils share breakfast and books with families
Families at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Chippenham have been joining their children for early morning reading breakfasts as part of the school’s Year of Reading. Pupils across the school have taken part in the sessions, with parents and carers invited to arrive from 8am to enjoy books together before the school day begins....
St Mary’s Primary pupils step back in time aboard the SS Great Britain
Year 2 pupils from St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Bath brought their history lessons to life during an educational visit to Brunel’s SS Great Britain in Bristol. The pupils, whose school is part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, stepped aboard Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s pioneering steamship to discover what life was like for passengers...
St Mary’s Primary in Bath celebrates creativity during Sky Arts Week
Pupils at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Bath have celebrated the joy of creativity by taking part in this year’s Sky Arts Access All Arts Week. The school, which is part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, joined primary schools across the UK and Ireland in the nationwide initiative, which encourages children to explore...
St Mary’s pupils enjoy action-packed Cornish adventure
Pupils from St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Bath enjoyed an unforgettable residential trip to Cornwall, taking part in a range of outdoor activities designed to build confidence, resilience and teamwork. The children, from the school which is part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, stayed at Elemental Surf Lodge in Newquay and spent several...
St Mary’s Chippenham awarded School Games Gold Mark
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Chippenham has been awarded the School Games Gold Mark in recognition of its commitment to sport and physical activity. The award for the 2025/26 academic year reflects the school’s achievements across participation, competition, workforce development and sporting clubs, recognising the wide range of opportunities available to pupils throughout the...
Chippenham pupils dress up for Number Day fun and fundraising
Pupils at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Chippenham brought maths to life as they celebrated Number Day 2026 with a day of creative activities, fancy dress and fundraising. Children arrived in a range of number-themed outfits and took part in maths challenges and games designed to build confidence and enjoyment in the subject. A...
St Mary’s pupils shine on stage at Bath Forum
Pupils from St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Bath, part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, delivered a joyful and energetic performance at this year’s Dance Umbrella. Taking to the stage at the Bath Forum, the children brought the theme of ‘happy’ to life, impressing the audience with their confidence, creativity and teamwork. Dance Umbrella...
Bath primary school brings books to life through unique Mr B’s partnership
Pupils at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School have been given a truly memorable World Book Day experience thanks to a growing partnership with Mr B’s Emporium of Reading Delights. Working closely with the renowned independent bookshop, the school welcomed visiting authors into the classroom, giving children the chance to hear directly from writers and discover...
St Mary’s School staff raise nearly £6,000 for CRY in Bath Half
Staff from St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Bath, part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, have raised nearly £6,000 for Cardiac Risk in the Young after taking part in the Bath Half Marathon. The team ran in memory of Will Thomas, the 23-year-old son of Simon and Ann Thomas, who died in 2022 from...
St Mary’s pupils celebrate World Book Day with author visit
Pupils at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Chippenham enjoyed an inspiring World Book Day after welcoming award-winning children’s author Sophie Kirtley to the school. Part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, the school hosted the best-selling writer for a day of creative workshops and reading activities designed to spark imaginations and deepen pupils’ love...
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School celebrates ‘brilliant’ turnaround after special measures
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Chippenham is celebrating a major milestone after Ofsted confirmed it has met or exceeded all standards, marking a remarkable turnaround since being placed in special measures in 2018. Inspectors visited the school on 20 January and praised its high-quality education, strong leadership and commitment to pupils’ wellbeing. The school,...
History comes alive at St Mary’s Primary school in Chippenham on Legacy Day
Pupils at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School stepped back in time for the school’s latest Legacy Day, bringing famous figures from history into their classrooms. As part of the regular themed day, children learned about key individuals from the past and used their stories as inspiration for lessons, discussions and creative activities. Six times a...
St Mary’s Chippenham pupils sing with Young Voices in Birmingham
Pupils from St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Chippenham, part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, joined thousands of children from across the UK to take part in one of the largest school choir concerts in the world. More than 6,000 young singers filled the bp pulse LIVE arena in Birmingham for the Young Voices...
Christmas celebrations bring festive cheer to St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Chippenham
Pupils at St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Chippenham enjoyed a joyful end to term with a series of festive celebrations that brought the whole school community together. The highlight of the season was a lively performance of Born in a Barn, with pupils shining on stage and delighting families, staff and friends. The production...
St Mary’s Primary in Chippenham gets money smart for Number Confidence Week
St Mary’s Catholic Primary School in Chippenham, part of the Dunstan Catholic Educational Trust, has been celebrating Number Confidence Week by helping pupils develop practical money skills and build confidence with numbers in meaningful, everyday contexts. Feeling good with numbers can make a real difference in how we manage money, and this themed week offered...