Ashton Keynes Church of England Primary School
Swindon, SN6 6NZ · Wiltshire · primary school
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6th of 181 primary schools in Wiltshire we can score, 201 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.2/10 against 3,697 of them, against 9.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 91.0 · 98 | 40% | 3.92 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 16.0 · 85 | 25% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Ashton Keynes Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 91.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 16.0%, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (9.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.3 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Music Lessons and Mock Trials, participate in Sports Week and Paddle boarding, and attend trips such as an Ecology visit and 4Lakes. Both a breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 207 pupils against a stated capacity of 222. 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 do not reach the higher standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the annual Sports Week? How does the curriculum prepare students for the Mock Trials club?
What Ofsted said about Ashton Keynes Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils thrive at this ‘welcoming and inclusive’ school where they ‘shine bright’ and ‘reach for the stars’. The report highlights a culture of mutual respect, high staff morale, and a broad curriculum that supports personal development and confident reading.
Strengths
- Pupils display ‘extremely positive attitudes’ to learning, manage their own behaviour well, and feel ‘very safe and well looked after’.
- Leaders prioritise reading with ‘well-chosen books’ and a revised phonics approach that helps most children read confidently by Year 1.
- The curriculum is ‘broad and well-thought-out’, with subject leaders sequencing learning so knowledge builds progressively in areas like mathematics and design technology.
- Staff provide an inclusive ethos for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, identifying needs early and adapting activities to ensure success.
- Personal development is enriched by a ‘wealth of experiences’, including trips, clubs, and leadership roles, fostering responsible and confident individuals.
Areas to improve
- In a minority of subjects, leaders have not fully defined the essential knowledge and concepts pupils must learn, preventing them from deepening their understanding sufficiently.
- Some subject leaders do not reliably know how well pupils are learning across the school in these specific curriculum areas.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with secure systems, well-trained staff, and swift communication with external agencies to keep pupils safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 84% |
| 2023/24 | 93% |
| 2024/25 | 91% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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