Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School
Swindon, SN5 3LR · Wiltshire · primary school
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65th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 2,499 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.2/10 among them, against 5.5/10 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 | 67.0 · 57 | 40% | 2.28 |
| 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.
Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 67.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.2 out of 10 among them, against 5.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 140 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 who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific steps are taken to improve outcomes in the similar-intake comparison group? How does the school maintain its Good rating in the coming years?
What Ofsted said about Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School
Overview
This ungraded inspection confirms the school remains ‘good’, though inspectors noted the grade ‘might not be as high if a graded (section 5) inspection were carried out now’. The school has made positive progress in mathematics and English, where pupils ‘build their knowledge in a logical sequence’. However, the wider curriculum lacks depth, and the school must address inconsistencies to ensure all pupils achieve their potential.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘welcoming and respectful’, with ‘positive’ attitudes towards learning and problem-solving.
- The mathematics and English curriculums are ‘implemented well’, helping pupils develop fluency and secure understanding.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘well-supported’ and learn alongside peers in core subjects.
- Leadership prioritises mental health, with a trained staff member providing regular support and pupils knowing they can talk to ‘trusted adults’.
- Pupils take on leadership roles, such as the school council, which makes them ‘feel proud’.
Areas to improve
- Identify ‘precise knowledge’ in wider curriculum subjects so pupils can build understanding effectively.
- Ensure curriculum implementation is ‘consistent across all subjects and classes’ to support long-term progress.
- Use assessment with ‘enough precision’ to check what pupils know and inform future learning.
- Improve parental engagement to help parents ‘fully understand the school’s vision’.
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 | 35% |
| 2023/24 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 67% |
| 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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