Liden Academy
Swindon, SN3 6EX · Swindon · primary school
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29th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.4/10 against 3,495 of them, against 4.5/10 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 | 61.0 · 41 | 40% | 1.65 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Liden Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 61.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.5 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Lets Create Art Club, Coding Club, Wild Inspired Club, Wellbeing Club, and Soccer Excellence New ‘Mini Stars’ club. Sports options include Netball, Dodge/Bench Ball, School Football Team Training, Girl’s Football, and Soccer Excellence Football Skills. A breakfast club and an after-school club are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 395 pupils against a stated capacity of 504. 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 take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good rating following the 2024 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Liden Academy
Overview
Liden Academy is a welcoming primary school where pupils are described as "confident" and "friendly," thriving in a "calm and settled" environment. The report highlights a strong ethos based on core values, with staff maintaining "high expectations" that pupils understand and strive to meet. Overall, the school provides a good quality of education, supported by effective leadership and positive relationships between staff and learners.
Strengths
- Reading is "prioritised," with children learning to read early and developing into "confident, fluent readers" who enjoy a variety of books.
- The early years provision is strong, with a focus on language, communication, and mathematics, helping children make a "strong start."
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well supported through adapted curricula and partnerships with parents and external agencies.
- Personal, social, health and economic education is "planned effectively," helping pupils understand how to keep themselves "healthy, both physically and mentally."
- The school fosters active citizenship, with pupils taking on roles such as "play buddies" and "peer mentors" to develop responsibility.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, curriculum planning does not support pupils to "draw upon their previous learning," preventing them from developing skills securely.
- Assessment is not fully developed in certain subjects, meaning "gaps in pupils’ understanding" are not identified to inform subsequent teaching.
- Opportunities for pupils to develop interests and talents are "not well attended," requiring the school to increase participation.
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 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 50% |
| 2024/25 | 61% |
| 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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