SchoolScoresOliver Tomkins CofE Junior School
Voluntary aided school · Primary, ages 7 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Beaumaris Road, Toothill, Oliver Tomkins Schools, Swindon, SN5 8LW
01793 870471 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 6 January 2026 , published 1 March 2026.
In short: 3 expected, 3 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
13 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Swindon comparisons use the 4 of its 77 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 73 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 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 3% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 86% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 4% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 89% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 2% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 38% | 79% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 12 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 2% of 1,062 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 33% | 74% | 74% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 4th highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 1% of 1,091 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 38%said yes | 86% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 6%). 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. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
54 pupils in this year group.
50% — 10 points below the Swindon average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Swindon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 50% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 65% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 70% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 65% | 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. | 102 | 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.
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 | Swindon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 19th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 53% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.0% | 19.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 38th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 49% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.9% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 37th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 43% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.2% | 13.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 18th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 79% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 31.9% | 27.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 43rd lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 56% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.8% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 53rd lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 48% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 12.0% | 10.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 70th lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 18% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.4 | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 67th lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 19% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 37th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 68% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 22.1 | 22.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 12th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 89% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 13.6 | 11.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 67th highest of 73 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 0% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 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
- Oliver Tomkins CofE Infant and Nursery School 0.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023
- Lift Hazelwood 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Westlea Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 50% met expected standard (KS2)
- Millbrook Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tregoze Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shaw Ridge Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brook Field Primary School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), improved significantly 2025 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kingfisher CE Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024)
- Even Swindon Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 49% met expected standard (KS2)
- Robert Le Kyng Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2011, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Oliver Tomkins CofE Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Oliver Tomkins CofE Junior School was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 6 January 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 3 expected, 3 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Oliver Tomkins CofE Junior School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 12 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Oliver Tomkins CofE Junior School?
38% of the 13 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Oliver Tomkins CofE Junior School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 126440.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.