SchoolScoresRidgeway Farm CofE Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England
Part of THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST
The Buffer, Purton, Swindon, SN5 4GT
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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 | Good |
| 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
91 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 Joint 22nd highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 35% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 28th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 29% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 20th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 88% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 30 parents whose child had been bullied 7th highest of 29 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 70% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 63% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 71 parents who had raised a concern Joint 22nd highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 36% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 79% | 79% | 76% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 22 parents of children with SEND Joint 4th highest of 10 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 48% of 2,087 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 72% | 68% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 22nd highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 44%). 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
31 pupils in this year group.
58% — about the same as the Wiltshire average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Wiltshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 58% | 59% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 74% | 74% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 68% | 71% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 68% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 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 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 | 32 |
| Of those, offered a place | 30 (94%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 57 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 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 55th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.0% | 17.3%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 95% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.7% | 4.7%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 48th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 27% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.1% | 15.7%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 55th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 10.6% | 8.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 33rd lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 65% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.5% | 4.7%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) Joint 35th lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 62% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 9.8% | 10.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 72nd lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 17% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 4.8 | 3.4 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 77th lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 8% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.01% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 14th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 86% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 24.0 | 19.4 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 65th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 30% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.6 | 10.9 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 17th highest of 73 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 72% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 19.6% | 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
- Peatmoor Community Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Brook Field Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), improved significantly 2025 · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Francis CofE Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Shaw Ridge Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 70% met expected standard (KS2)
- Moredon Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mary's CofE Primary School and Nursery, Purton 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2023 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- Haydon Wick Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 53% met expected standard (KS2)
- Haydonleigh Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion) · 72% met expected standard (KS2)
- Orchid Vale Primary School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tregoze Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 3 strong, 4 expected · 83% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy'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 Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy?
89% of the 91 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 32 families put Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy as their first choice for 30 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 30 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 142321.
- 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.