St Sampson's Church of England Primary School
Swindon, SN6 6AX · Wiltshire · primary school
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107th 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.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.6/10 against 4,063 of them, against 4.9/10 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 | 60.0 · 39 | 40% | 1.56 |
| Ofsted | 13 | 35% | 0.45 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
St Sampson's Church of England Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. A higher 10.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools). The school was inspected in February 2026 under the new framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in football, netball, cricket, hockey, athletics, orienteering, dance and gymnastics, alongside a Creative Arts week and School Council. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 282 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 are below the expected standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for a child joining the after-school club? How are the separate Ofsted grades from the February 2026 inspection being used to improve teaching?
What Ofsted said about St Sampson's Church of England Primary School
Overview
Pupils at St Sampson’s Church of England Primary School “thrive” in a calm environment where they feel safe and included. The report highlights “impeccable” behaviour and a strong sense of belonging, with leaders demonstrating “tenacious” efforts to improve attendance. While most pupils achieve well and are well prepared for their next steps, the report notes that disadvantaged pupils do not always attain as highly as they could.
Strengths
- Attendance has “increased notably” due to consistent communication and individualised support for pupils with barriers to learning.
- Pupils display “highly respectful and sensible behaviours” and engage with learning with “utmost enthusiasm.”
- The school provides an “enriching programme” for personal development, fostering deep empathy, cultural appreciation, and understanding of British values.
- Staff effectively support pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, ensuring they make “sound progress from their starting points.”
- Early years provision is strong, with children quickly grasping routines and making an “immediate start to their learning.”
Areas to improve
- Teachers must better identify and address misconceptions, particularly in written work, to prevent pupils from making “repeated errors in their handwriting and letter formation.”
- Leaders should strengthen support to ensure disadvantaged pupils attain as highly as possible in reading, writing, and mathematics.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an “open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility” and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 62% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| 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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