SchoolScoresLydiard Millicent CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST
The Butts, Lydiard Millicent, Swindon, SN5 3LR
01793 770571 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 15 October 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 | Good |
| Early years | Requires improvement |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 13 June 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good but had some concerns, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
37 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 33rd highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 21% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 33rd highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 19% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 38th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 10% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 16 parents whose child had been bullied 12th highest of 29 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 52% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 56% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 31 parents who had raised a concern 24th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 32% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 39th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 7% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 68%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
27 pupils in this year group.
67% — 8 points above the Wiltshire average, and 5 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wiltshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 67% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 78% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 78% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 70% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 Wiltshire. 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 | 30 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 33 |
| Of those, offered a place | 29 (88%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 56 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.1
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.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Wiltshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 72nd highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 11% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.9% | 17.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 29th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 62% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.6% | 4.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 66th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.1% | 15.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 61st highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 41% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.7% | 8.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 51st lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 49% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 61st lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 40% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.5% | 10.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 32nd lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 59% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 42nd lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 52% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 72nd highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 18% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.3 | 19.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 58th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 39% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.1 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 58th highest of 73 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 25% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 15.8%* | 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 CofE Primary School and Nursery, Purton 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tregoze Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brook Field Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), improved significantly 2025 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Peatmoor Community Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shaw Ridge Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oliver Tomkins CofE Junior School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 expected, 3 needs attention · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oliver Tomkins CofE Infant and Nursery School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023
- Millbrook Primary School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Longleaze Primary School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 15 October 2014. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 13 June 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good but had some concerns, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did Lydiard Millicent CofE 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 Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School?
68% of the 37 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 33 families put Lydiard Millicent CofE Primary School as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 29 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 142293.
- 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.