Peatmoor Community Primary School
Swindon, SN5 5DP · Swindon · primary school
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46th 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 4,089 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1/10 among them, against 2.1/10 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 | 44.0 · 12 | 40% | 0.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Peatmoor Community Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in October 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.1 out of 10 among them, against 2.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 192 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 close the gap between the 44.0% expected standard and the 64% national median? What specific strategies are used to help the 4.0% of pupils reaching the higher standard? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Peatmoor Community Primary School
Overview
Peatmoor Community Primary School continues to be a good school, where pupils are enthusiastic about their learning and demonstrate a strong love of reading. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement, fostering positive relationships and a supportive environment that parents value. The curriculum is broadly well-designed, particularly in reading and mathematics, enabling most pupils to gain deep knowledge and develop independence.
Strengths
- Pupils are “enthusiastic about their learning” and their “love of reading is infectious,” supported by expert staff and carefully chosen books.
- The mathematics curriculum is “well designed and sequenced,” allowing pupils, including those with special educational needs, to learn independently using equipment.
- Staff have “high expectations” for behaviour and learning, resulting in pupils who “behave well” and show “positive attitudes to learning.”
- Leaders provide “sharply focused additional support” for pupils with special educational needs, ensuring they access the same ambitious curriculum as their peers.
- Pupils enjoy a “wide range of experiences” for personal development, including charity work and enrichment activities, while feeling safe and supported.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, learning is “not designed well enough to deepen pupils’ understanding of key concepts,” meaning some pupils’ knowledge is less well developed.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders monitoring pupils’ well-being closely and taking seriously all referrals made.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 53% |
| 2023/24 | 59% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| 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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