Is Goddard Park Community Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 19 July 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 33rd of 63 primary schools in Swindon. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Goddard Park Community Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 59% of pupils at Goddard Park Community Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Goddard Park Community Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Goddard Park Community 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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Goddard Park Community Primary School

Welcombe Avenue, Park North, Swindon, SN3 2QN

Local ranking33rd of 63 primary schools in Swindon

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

672

Capacity

3-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 19 July 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 59.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 1.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 70.0%
Writing (Expected): 76.0%
Maths (Expected): 72.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 65.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 102.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 103.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 102.0
Cohort Size: 82

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 523
Boys: 260 (50%)
Girls: 258 (50%)
Capacity: 672 (77% full)
SEND: 18.0%
FSM Eligible: 53.4%
EAL: 19.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.9%
SEN Support: 15.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 28.2
Budget per Pupil: £9,342/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 5.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 15.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Not applicable
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 67.8%
White Other: 6.0%
Black African: 4.8%
Asian Other: 4.6%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.7%
Asian Indian: 3.5%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.5%
Mixed White & Asian: 2.1%

67.8%

White British

6.0%

White Other

4.8%

Black African

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01793342342

head@goddardpark.co.uk

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Welcombe Avenue

Swindon, South West

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Administrative

URN: 136293
UKPRN: 10032163
Establishment No.: 2212
Trust: GODDARD PARK COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST

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