Westrop Primary & Nursery School
Swindon, SN6 7DN · Swindon · primary school
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38th 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 3,977 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4/10 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 | 63.0 · 46 | 40% | 1.85 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Westrop Primary & Nursery School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 63.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 2.4 out of 10 among them, against 3.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in art club, the Global Canvas competition, Big Draw, and a whole school art exhibition.
Getting in
The published school roll is 369 pupils against a stated capacity of 495. 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 progress from the expected standard to the higher standard? What specific strategies are used to improve attainment in the most recent inspection cycle? How does the curriculum balance artistic development with core academic subjects?
What Ofsted said about Westrop Primary & Nursery School
Overview
Westrop Primary & Nursery School continues to be a good school, where pupils are happy, feel safe, and are proud of the school’s values. The curriculum is described as “broad and ambitious,” with strong pastoral support and high expectations for behaviour creating a “happy and harmonious place to learn.”
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy school and benefit from a wide range of extra-curricular activities, including choir, sports, and visits to local care homes.
- Leaders have prioritised reading, inspiring pupils to be “enthusiastic and knowledgeable about genres and authors.”
- Staff provide strong pastoral care, with pupils able to access ‘The Den’ for well-being support; bullying is “very rare.”
- Teachers in core subjects carefully check understanding and quickly correct misconceptions, helping pupils build knowledge over time.
- Governors provide “effective challenge to school leaders” and support staff well-being, resulting in high morale.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure all staff have the subject knowledge and skills to teach early reading well, as some struggling readers are not catching up quickly enough.
- Teachers need consistently strong subject knowledge across all foundation subjects, as pupils currently struggle to remember important knowledge in some areas.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with leaders and staff being vigilant about risks and responding quickly when pupils and families need support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 54% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 63% |
| 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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