Wroughton Junior School
Swindon, SN4 9DL · Swindon · primary school
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28th 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 — 5.8/10 against 2,557 of them, against 4.9/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 6.0 · 45 | 25% | 1.12 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Wroughton Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with a national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 6.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
The school provides both a breakfast club and an after-school club for wraparound care.
Getting in
The published school roll is 304 pupils against a stated capacity of 360. 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 specific activities take place during the after-school club? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating in the coming years?
What Ofsted said about Wroughton Junior School
Overview
Wroughton Junior School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are ‘proud to belong’ to this welcoming school, where staff build strong relationships and everyone is valued as an individual. The school fosters a positive environment where pupils feel safe, behave well, and are enthusiastic about learning.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘broad and ambitious’, with knowledge and skills building effectively on prior learning, raising standards in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Staff have ‘secure subject knowledge’ and use well-chosen resources to explain new learning, helping pupils develop subject-specific vocabulary.
- Reading is ‘at the heart of the school’s work’, with most pupils becoming fluent readers who respond thoughtfully to literature.
- The school swiftly identifies the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), adjusting learning and resources to cater for differing needs.
- Pupils’ personal development is a strength, with opportunities to take on responsibilities and contribute to the local community, preparing them well for secondary school.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, some learning activities do not support pupils to achieve the aims of the ambitious curriculum, meaning pupils do not secure and deepen their knowledge as well as they could.
- The school should ensure that learning activities are used consistently well, enabling pupils to progress through the curriculum as intended.
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 | 68% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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