SchoolScoresRed Oaks Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of THE PARK ACADEMIES TRUST
Redhouse Way, Swindon, SN25 2AN
01793 493920 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 7 November 2013. 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 |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 25 January 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, 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
140 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 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 10th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 70% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 98% | 94% | 88% |
| 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 5th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 78% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 44 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 1st highest of 29 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 89% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 53% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 105 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 79% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 79% | 76% |
| 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. 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
65 pupils in this year group.
51% — 9 points below the Swindon average, and 11 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Swindon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 51% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 6% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 71% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 72% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 66% | 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. | 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 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 | 37 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 37 |
| Of those, offered a place | 37 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 92 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 36 places for other difficulties or disabilities; Hearing impairment. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Swindon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 38th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 35% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 15.8% | 19.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 5th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 93% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 7.3% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 58th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 21% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.1% | 13.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 30th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.3% | 27.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 38th lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 61% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.6% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 63rd lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 38% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.7% | 10.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 65th lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 21% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.9 | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 73rd lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 15% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 52nd highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 52% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.8 | 22.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 68th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 21% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.0 | 11.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 64th highest of 73 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 22% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 5.1% | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Oakhurst Community Primary School 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Orchid Vale Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Francis CofE Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- William Morris Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Bridlewood Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 7 expected · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- Haydonleigh Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary 1.1 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Catherine Wayte Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Haydon Wick Primary School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Red Oaks Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Red Oaks Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 7 November 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 25 January 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good and may be improving, so its next inspection will be a full graded one.
How did Red Oaks Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 51% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 11 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Red Oaks Primary School?
95% of the 140 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Red Oaks Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Red Oaks Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 37 families put Red Oaks Primary School as their first choice for 37 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 37 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 146150.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.