Bridlewood Primary School
Swindon, SN25 2EX · Swindon · primary school
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52nd 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 the 4,174 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4/10 among them, against 2.8/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 10 | 35% | 0.34 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Bridlewood Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in November 2025 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4 out of 10 among them, against 2.8 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 213 pupils against a stated capacity of 234. 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 to progress from the expected standard to the higher standard in core subjects? What specific strategies are used to address the gap between the school’s results and the national median? How does the new Ofsted framework influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about Bridlewood Primary School
Overview
Bridlewood Primary School is described as a “welcoming and inclusive” institution where pupils “enjoy coming” and feel a strong sense of belonging. The report states that pupils “progress well through the curriculum” and are “prepared for their next stage of learning,” with leaders demonstrating an “accurate understanding” of the school’s context and needs.
Strengths
- Pupils exhibit a “calm and purposeful” attitude, showing “high levels of respect” and positive behaviour.
- Attendance is a priority, with leaders intervening early to remove barriers, resulting in decreasing persistent absence.
- The curriculum is “generally well designed,” with effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Early years provision is rigorous, focusing on “precise repetition of challenging sounds” to develop clear speech and vocabulary.
- Personal development is strong, with pupils learning about “fundamental British values” and developing resilience through extracurricular activities.
Areas to improve
- Teachers should consistently use assessment information to address misconceptions and help pupils “apply prior knowledge to new learning.”
- The strategy to improve handwriting must be implemented “consistently well across the school” to meet leaders’ high expectations.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” and concerns are actively managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 69% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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