Goddard Park Community Primary School
Swindon, SN3 2QN · Swindon · primary school
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41st 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 — 4.3/10 against 881 of them, against 3.1/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 1.0 · 21 | 25% | 0.53 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Goddard Park Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 1.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.1 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join basketball and football teams, and the school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 518 pupils against a stated capacity of 672. 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 below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities are included in the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2023 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Goddard Park Community Primary School
Overview
Goddard Park Community Primary School continues to be a good school, providing a "warm and welcoming environment" where staff nurture pupils and uphold the motto that "everybody learns, everybody cares." Leaders maintain high expectations for a "broad and ambitious curriculum," resulting in pupils who display "positive attitudes towards their learning" and feel safe within the community.
Strengths
- Staff deliver a precise phonics and reading programme, creating a "real buzz for reading" where pupils are enthusiastic about new vocabulary.
- The curriculum is "well planned overall," with teachers making clear links to pupils' lives, leading to "high engagement."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "learn well from the curriculum" due to early identification of needs and high-quality staff training.
- Leaders are "mindful of staff well-being and workload," ensuring staff feel supported and enjoy working at the school.
- Pupils value leadership opportunities, such as running ‘fruity Friday’ and fundraising for a sponsored school in Kenya, developing philanthropy and awareness of life beyond the school.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum is "progressively planned from early years to Year 6" in all subjects, as there is currently a "lack of clarity" in how early years learning builds readiness for future stages in some areas.
- Leaders must continue to embed the new approach to teaching writing to improve pupils’ "writing stamina and practice," addressing the dip in published outcomes following pandemic disruption.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff and governors receiving regular training to identify risks, report concerns, and act quickly to support pupils and families.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 46% |
| 2023/24 | 54% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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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