Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy
Swindon, SN5 4GT · Wiltshire · primary school
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121st 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 4,259 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.0/10 among them, against 3.3/10 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 | 58.0 · 35 | 62% | 2.13 |
| 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.
Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% 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 2.0 out of 10 among them, against 3.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 211 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
Since results are below the national median, what specific support is provided for pupils who are not meeting expected standards? How does the school manage class sizes when the total roll exceeds the designated capacity?
What Ofsted said about Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy
Overview
Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy is described as a “warm and welcoming” school where pupils feel safe and enjoy attending. The report highlights that staff know pupils well, supporting their well-being and fostering positive relationships. The school maintains high expectations, resulting in purposeful lessons and harmonious social times, with pupils demonstrating the school’s values through respectful interactions.
Strengths
- Pupils develop “positive and respectful relationships with staff” and feel secure in sharing concerns.
- The curriculum is “effective” in helping pupils build knowledge, particularly in early years and core subjects like reading and mathematics.
- Staff teach phonics “effectively,” ensuring all pupils, including those who struggle, learn to read with “confidence and fluency.”
- The school identifies and supports pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) “effectively,” with an “impactful training programme” for staff.
- Pupils are “exceptionally polite and well mannered,” contributing to a “calm and orderly” environment.
Areas to improve
- Assessment in some wider curriculum subjects is not effective, meaning pupils do not build knowledge sequentially and historical gaps remain.
- Work given to some pupils does not support them in securing foundational knowledge before moving to more complex tasks, preventing them from deepening their understanding.
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 | 37% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| 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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