SchoolScoresNythe Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 2 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of EXCALIBUR ACADEMIES TRUST
Nyland Road, Nythe, Swindon, SN3 3RR
01793 524024 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 18 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
42 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 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. | 81% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 35th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 16% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 31st highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 20% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 19 parents whose child had been bullied 14th highest of 29 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 44% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 53% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 37 parents who had raised a concern Joint 25th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 30% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 76% | 79% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 13 parents of children with SEND 10th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 10% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46% | 72% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 35th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 12% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 74%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 24%). 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
29 pupils in this year group.
38% — 22 points below the Swindon average, and 24 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Swindon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 38% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 52% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 76% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 48% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 99 | 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 | 13 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 13 |
| Of those, offered a place | 13 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 55 |
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 21st highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 22.2% | 19.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 42nd highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 46% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.8% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 11th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.3% | 13.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 28th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 72% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.9% | 27.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 61st lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 37% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 65th lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 33% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 14.8% | 10.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 67th lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 20% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.0 | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 71st lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 16% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 55th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 50% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.6 | 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 1st highest of 73 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 99% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 53.8% | 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
- Covingham Park Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2020 · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
- Colebrook Junior School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Colebrook Infant Academy 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023
- Goddard Park Community Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Eldene Nursery and Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 37% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mountford Manor Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Oaktree Nursery and Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion) · 36% met expected standard (KS2)
- Grange Junior School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Holy Cross Catholic Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 48% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Nythe Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 18 March 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Nythe Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 24 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Nythe Primary School?
74% of the 42 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Nythe Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Nythe Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 13 families put Nythe Primary School as their first choice for 13 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 13 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 147511.
- 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.