Is Swindon Village Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 27 September 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 83rd of 237 primary schools in Gloucestershire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Swindon Village Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 73% of pupils at Swindon Village Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Swindon Village Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Swindon Village Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Swindon Village Primary School

Church Road, Swindon Village, Cheltenham, GL51 9QP

Local ranking83rd of 237 primary schools in Gloucestershire

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 27 September 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 73.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 7.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 81.0%
Writing (Expected): 78.0%
Maths (Expected): 83.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 85.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 59

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 421
Boys: 207 (50%)
Girls: 207 (50%)
Capacity: 420 (99% full)
SEND: 18.5%
FSM Eligible: 18.1%
EAL: 10.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.6%
SEN Support: 15.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 24.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 16.9
Budget per Pupil: £6,112/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.4% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 6.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Foundation school
Phase: Primary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 82.3%
White Other: 8.6%
Mixed Other: 2.4%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.1%
Asian Indian: 1.9%
Asian Bangladeshi: 1.2%
Black African: 0.7%
Mixed White & Black African: 0.2%

82.3%

White British

8.6%

White Other

2.4%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01242690016

head@swindonvillage.gloucs.sch.uk

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Church Road

Cheltenham, South West

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Administrative

URN: 115744
UKPRN: 10069665
Establishment No.: 5214

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