Lift Hazelwood
Swindon, SN5 8DR · Swindon · primary school
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6th 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 — 9.1/10 against 2,311 of them, against 7.9/10 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 | 80.0 · 88 | 40% | 3.51 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Lift Hazelwood overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 80.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (9.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 252 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
What specific support is available for pupils who do not reach the expected standard? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Lift Hazelwood
Overview
Hazelwood Academy is described as a school where pupils “enjoy their learning” and are “resilient in their attitudes to learning.” The report highlights a “calm” environment where pupils are “well-mannered and polite,” guided by clear behavioural expectations. Leaders are “highly ambitious for all pupils,” having developed a curriculum design that identifies key knowledge for retention across subjects.
Strengths
- Pupils “talk with interest about what they have learned” and value the support teachers provide.
- Behaviour is strong, with pupils recognising how the ‘Golden Bees’ expectations help them “be safe, be respectful and be ready.”
- The school identifies pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities in a “timely way,” ensuring they receive necessary support.
- Personal development opportunities, such as the ‘Votes for Schools’ programme, help pupils learn to “consider opinions that are different from their own.”
- Staff are “positive about the support they receive from the school” and appreciate training opportunities provided by the trust.
Areas to improve
- In some foundation subjects, assessment is “not used precisely enough,” meaning pupils do not build knowledge as securely as in other areas.
- The phonics curriculum is “not yet fully implemented effectively,” with some pupils’ misconceptions not being identified or addressed.
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 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 87% |
| 2024/25 | 80% |
| 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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