Is Catherine Wayte Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 19 March 2025. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 12th of 63 primary schools in Swindon. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Catherine Wayte Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 67% of pupils at Catherine Wayte Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Catherine Wayte Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Catherine Wayte 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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Catherine Wayte Primary School

Elstree Way, Abbey Meads, Swindon, SN25 4TA

Local ranking12th of 63 primary schools in Swindon

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

420

Capacity

4-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 19 March 2025.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 67.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 5.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 78.0%
Writing (Expected): 84.0%
Maths (Expected): 78.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 78.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 106.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 106.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 106.0
Cohort Size: 59

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 361
Boys: 179 (53%)
Girls: 160 (47%)
Capacity: 420 (81% full)
SEND: 13.0%
FSM Eligible: 10.8%
EAL: 18.3%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.8%
SEN Support: 10.3%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 21.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 16.6
Budget per Pupil: £6,147/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 3.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 7.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 67.5%
Asian Indian: 8.8%
White Other: 8.2%
Asian Other: 5.3%
Mixed Other: 3.2%
Black African: 1.8%
Black Other: 1.5%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.2%

67.5%

White British

8.8%

Asian Indian

8.2%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01793727405

head@catherinewayte.bluekitetrust.org

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Elstree Way

Swindon, South West

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Administrative

URN: 147250
UKPRN: 10084487
Establishment No.: 2008
Trust: THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST

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