King William Street Church of England Primary School
Swindon, SN1 3LB · Swindon · primary school
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45th 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 4,254 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.4/10 among them, against 2.5/10 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 | 52.0 · 22 | 40% | 0.88 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
King William Street Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 52.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2025. 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 2.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 198 pupils against a stated capacity of 210. 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 bridge the gap between the current 52.0% expected standard and the national median? What specific strategies are used to raise the 3.0% higher standard attainment?
What Ofsted said about King William Street Church of England Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms that King William Street Church of England Primary School has “taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection,” where it was judged good for overall effectiveness. The report describes a “calm and harmonious” environment where pupils are “happy and feel safe,” forming strong relationships with staff. Leaders and trustees are committed to holding the school to account, ensuring high aspirations for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
Strengths
- Pupils are “proud to attend their welcoming and inclusive school” and demonstrate they are “polite and well mannered.”
- The curriculum is designed to “build pupils’ knowledge sequentially,” with teachers making links to help pupils remember key concepts.
- Reading is a “top priority,” with well-structured phonics teaching ensuring most pupils “keep up with the pace of the programme.”
- Staff have “strong subject knowledge” and present lessons clearly, using precise language and practical resources, particularly in mathematics.
- Safeguarding arrangements are “effective,” and pastoral care is strong, helping pupils manage their emotions and stay safe online.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, the school is “not always clear what pupils know” or where learning gaps exist, meaning teaching is “not consistently well matched to what pupils need to learn.”
- Teachers need greater expertise in using assessment information effectively to address misconceptions, as pupils currently “persist with some misconceptions and do not achieve as well as they could.”
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 52% |
| 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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