SchoolScoresFerndale Primary School and Nursery
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST
Wiltshire Avenue, Wiltshire Avenue, Swindon, SN2 1NX
01793 332425 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 30 January 2014. 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 |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 10 July 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
73 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 1st highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 82% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 5th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 76% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 12th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 57% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 29 parents whose child had been bullied 8th highest of 29 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 67% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 54 parents who had raised a concern 11th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 61% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 87% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 87% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 99%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. 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
57 pupils in this year group.
68% — 8 points above the Swindon average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Swindon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 68% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 75% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 81% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 81% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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 | 41 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 40 |
| Of those, offered a place | 40 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 83 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.0
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 33rd highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 42% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 18.3% | 19.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 34th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.1% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 29th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 54% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.9% | 13.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 9th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 43.2% | 27.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 49th lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 50% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 59th lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 40% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.3% | 10.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 23rd lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 68% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2 | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 25th lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 67% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.2% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 38th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 67% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.0 | 22.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 28th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 79% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.6 | 11.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 29th highest of 73 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 56% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 14.3% | 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
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2024 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Even Swindon Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gorse Hill Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 74% met expected standard (KS2)
- Rodbourne Cheney Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Moredon Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Robert Le Kyng Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greenmeadow Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Drove Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 71% met expected standard (KS2)
- Seven Fields Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ferndale Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Ferndale Primary School and Nursery was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 30 January 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 10 July 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Ferndale Primary School and Nursery do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 68% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 6 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Ferndale Primary School and Nursery?
99% of the 73 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Ferndale Primary School and Nursery to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Ferndale Primary School and Nursery oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 40 families put Ferndale Primary School and Nursery as their first choice for 41 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 40 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 142546.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.