Seven Fields Primary School
Swindon, SN2 5DE · Swindon · primary school
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54th 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 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 2.6/10 against 235 of 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 | 40% | 0.27 |
| Ofsted | 3 | 35% | 0.10 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Seven Fields 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%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school "Requires improvement" in October 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils access a breakfast club and participate in sports including yoga, gymnastics, dance, swimming, Zumba, archery, parkour and cricket.
Getting in
The published school roll is 235 pupils against a stated capacity of 336. 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 38.0% expected standard and the national median? What specific actions are being taken to address the "Requires improvement" rating from the 2023 inspection? How are the various sports clubs scheduled to ensure all pupils can participate?
What Ofsted said about Seven Fields Primary School
Overview
Seven Fields Primary School requires improvement in the quality of education, but has made rapid improvements in the early years and reading. Pupils enjoy coming to school and feel safe, with warm and trusting relationships with adults.
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy coming to school and understand the school's values.
- Parents talk positively about the school's 'family feel' and its role in the local community.
- Pupils feel safe and have warm and trusting relationships with adults.
- The school has a clear vision for what all pupils can achieve.
- Reading is prioritised, with all staff receiving training to teach phonics and reading well.
Areas to improve
- An effective curriculum is not yet fully implemented in some subjects, resulting in pupils not gaining the depth of knowledge they should.
- Learning is not adapted well enough to meet the needs of some pupils with SEND, resulting in these pupils not learning as well as they should.
- The attendance of some pupils is still too low, hindering their learning.
Safeguarding
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 | 39% |
| 2023/24 | 26% |
| 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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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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