SchoolScoresCatherine Wayte Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST
Elstree Way, Abbey Meads, Swindon, SN25 4TA
01793 727405 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 17 March 2015. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 19 March 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
97 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Swindon comparisons use the 39 of its 77 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 38 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Swindon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 11th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 62% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 7th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 8th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 68% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 31 parents whose child had been bullied 6th highest of 29 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 81% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 65 parents who had raised a concern Joint 12th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 58% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 79% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 13 parents of children with SEND 8th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 40% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 69% | 72% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 9th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 67% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 27%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Swindon figures pool parents at the Swindon schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
59 pupils in this year group.
67% — 7 points above the Swindon average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Swindon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 5% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 78% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 84% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Swindon. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 35 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 32 |
| Of those, offered a place | 32 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 81 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Swindon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 62nd highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 20% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.8% | 19.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 44th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 56th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.3% | 13.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 37th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 65% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.3% | 27.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 12th lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 86% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 20th lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 75% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 7.8% | 10.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 39th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 64% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.8 | 22.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 40th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 70% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 11.9 | 11.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 51st highest of 73 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 29% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 7.2% | 12.7%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Abbey Meads Community Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Haydonleigh Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Haydon Wick Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greenmeadow Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bridlewood Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 7 expected · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Orchid Vale Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Seven Fields Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rodbourne Cheney Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Moredon Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Catherine Wayte Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Catherine Wayte Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 17 March 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 19 March 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Catherine Wayte Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 67% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Catherine Wayte Primary School?
95% of the 97 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Catherine Wayte Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Catherine Wayte Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 32 families put Catherine Wayte Primary School as their first choice for 35 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 32 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 147250.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.