Is Shaw Ridge Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 15 March 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 7th of 63 primary schools in Swindon. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Shaw Ridge Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 70% of pupils at Shaw Ridge Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Shaw Ridge Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Shaw Ridge 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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Shaw Ridge Primary School

Ridge Green, Shaw, Swindon, SN5 5PU

Local ranking7th of 63 primary schools in Swindon

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 15 March 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 70.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 15.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 89.0%
Writing (Expected): 79.0%
Maths (Expected): 79.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 85.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 107.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 108.0
Cohort Size: 61

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 424
Boys: 195 (48%)
Girls: 212 (52%)
Capacity: 420 (97% full)
SEND: 10.4%
FSM Eligible: 13.3%
EAL: 26.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.6%
SEN Support: 8.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 22.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 18.7
Budget per Pupil: £5,533/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 4.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 12.3% 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: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 52.6%
White Other: 13.9%
Asian Indian: 8.3%
Black African: 5.4%
Mixed Other: 5.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 3.8%
Asian Other: 3.1%
Mixed White & Black African: 2.1%

52.6%

White British

13.9%

White Other

8.3%

Asian Indian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01793871601

office@shawridge.swindon.sch.uk

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Ridge Green

Swindon, South West

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Administrative

URN: 140291
UKPRN: 10043947
Establishment No.: 2210
Trust: GROVE LEARNING TRUST

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