Nythe Primary School
Swindon, SN3 3RR · Swindon · primary school
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53rd 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 3,727 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8/10 among them, against 1.5/10 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 | 38.0 · 7 | 62% | 0.41 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 38% | 1.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Nythe Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 38.0% 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%. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 1.5 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join KS1 and KS2 choirs, street dance, Lamda drama lessons, and the School Council. Sports include football, dodgeball, multi skills, hockey, and tag rugby.
Getting in
The published school roll is 164 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 attainment figures and national expectations? What specific strategies are used to raise the percentage of pupils reaching the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Nythe Primary School
Overview
Nythe Primary School is described as a "happy and caring place to learn" where pupils’ achievement is improving following a period of instability. While behaviour, personal development, and leadership are judged as good, the quality of education requires improvement because recent curriculum changes have not yet fully impacted all pupils' learning.
Strengths
- Pupils uphold the school’s ‘SOAR’ values, such as ‘respect’, and staff act "quickly and effectively" on concerns including bullying.
- Lunchtime experiences have been transformed, with pupils playing harmoniously and engaging in creative outdoor activities.
- Early years provision is strong, with staff placing a "sharp focus on developing children’s communication and language skills".
- Reading is a priority; high-quality phonics training means "more pupils than previously are now capable readers".
- Systems for identifying pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) have "significantly improved".
Areas to improve
- Staff must have "consistently high expectations of pupils’ written work" to address weaknesses in handwriting, spelling, and punctuation.
- The school must support staff in developing "subject-specific expertise" to ensure the curriculum is implemented effectively and securely.
- Staff need to use assessment with greater precision to check what pupils know and remember, closing gaps in knowledge more quickly.
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 | 40% |
| 2023/24 | 34% |
| 2024/25 | 38% |
| 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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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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