Abbey Meads Community Primary School
Swindon, SN25 4GY · Swindon · primary school
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5th of 54 primary schools in Swindon we can score, 66 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 9.2/10 against 3,110 of them, against 8.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 81.0 · 89 | 40% | 3.57 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 13.0 · 78 | 25% | 1.94 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Abbey Meads Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 81.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 13.0% achieved it against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 8.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school offers a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 417 pupils against a stated capacity of 436. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Abbey Meads Community Primary School
Overview
Abbey Meads Community Primary School is described as an inclusive and welcoming environment where staff develop "highly respectful relationships" with pupils. The report highlights a "strong sense of community" and notes that pupils feel "very happy and safe" due to impeccable behaviour and effective leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils’ behaviour is "impeccable" and bullying is "very rare," with leaders dealing with issues "rapidly and effectively."
- The curriculum is "carefully crafted" and "broad and ambitious," with a clear sequence of learning from early years to Year 6.
- Leaders inspire a "love of reading," ensuring all pupils can read through well-planned support and a "rich diet of carefully chosen books."
- Staff provide "effective additional support" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, enabling them to learn the same curriculum as their peers.
- The school offers "exceptional opportunities beyond the academic," fostering responsible, compassionate citizens through clubs, sports, and cultural development.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, assessment does not precisely identify whether pupils secure the intended knowledge, meaning leaders lack a "secure understanding" of pupil retention. Leaders should use assessment to check what pupils know and remember to prepare them for next steps.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with thorough recruitment procedures, high-quality staff training, and proactive support for families in need.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 70% |
| 2023/24 | 78% |
| 2024/25 | 81% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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