Shaw Ridge Primary School
Swindon, SN5 5PU · Swindon · primary school
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9th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 7.3/10 against 4,247 of them, against 7.2/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 70.0 · 65 | 41% | 2.67 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.76 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 15.0 · 84 | 26% | 2.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Shaw Ridge Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. 15.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 7.2 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022.
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 407 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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 do not reach the expected standard in core subjects? What specific activities are available within the after-school club? How has the teaching approach evolved since the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Shaw Ridge Primary School
Overview
Shaw Ridge Primary School is described as a ‘warm, caring school’ where pupils feel part of the ‘Shaw Ridge Family’. The report highlights that pupils are proud of their school, behave well, and enjoy their learning. Leaders have created a supportive environment where staff feel valued and pupils, including those with special educational needs, thrive socially and emotionally.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘polite, respectful and helpful’ and ‘enjoy their learning’, with strong friendships across all age groups.
- The curriculum in early years and physical education is ‘clearly sequenced’, allowing pupils to ‘securely build their knowledge over time’.
- The phonics programme is ‘effective’, ensuring pupils ‘decode words and build up their fluency in reading successfully’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are ‘fully included’ and receive ‘tailored support’ to learn confidently.
- Staff are ‘proud to work at Shaw Ridge’ and appreciate that leaders ‘consider staff’s workload’.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, the curriculum ‘does not identify the essential knowledge that pupils need to learn’, preventing them from building on previous learning.
- Leaders should ensure they ‘identify what pupils will learn from early years to Year 6 in each subject’ to create a more consistent curriculum structure.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with staff receiving mandatory training and being ‘vigilant of safeguarding risks’, including those specific to the local area.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 67% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| 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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