Longleaze Primary School
Swindon, SN4 8BA · Wiltshire · primary school
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41st of 181 primary schools in Wiltshire we can score, 201 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 — 6.8/10 against 3,597 of them, against 6.4/10 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 | 68.0 · 60 | 40% | 2.40 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Longleaze Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 68.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. 11.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (6.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022-11.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art Club, Dance with Kim, Happy Fit, Swindon Music Cooperative, Drumming lessons, and Ultimate Tuition. Sports include Netball, Tag Rugby, and Football with STFC. Trips to Forest Schools are offered, and an after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 248 pupils against a stated capacity of 259. 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 not yet meeting expected standards in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child attending the after-school club? How does the Forest Schools trip integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Longleaze Primary School
Overview
Longleaze Primary School continues to be a good school, described as a "happy and exciting place to learn" where the motto ‘Learning for life’ is central. Pupils are "motivated," "curious," and display "impeccable" behaviour, while staff form "supportive, caring partnerships" that help children feel valued and safe.
Strengths
- Leaders have designed a "broad and rich curriculum" with "well-planned sequences of learning" that help pupils build secure knowledge.
- Reading is prioritised, with regular phonics lessons and effective additional support helping pupils become "confident and fluent readers."
- Staff use assessment "consistently well" to identify gaps and adapt learning, ensuring pupils secure their understanding.
- Pupils enjoy "interesting experiences," such as visits to Chedworth Villa, which inspire them to become "immersed in their learning."
- The school effectively supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, helping them access the same curriculum as their peers.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must continue to provide "precisely targeted support" for younger pupils with gaps in curriculum knowledge so they can "catch up quickly."
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders making necessary checks, providing regular staff training, and taking timely action when pupils are at risk.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 68% |
| 2024/25 | 68% |
| 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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