SchoolScoresSouth Marston CofE Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST
Old Vicarage Lane, South Marston, Swindon, SN3 4SH
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 21 February 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 21 January 2025: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
21 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 16th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 18th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 94% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 24th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86% | 88% | 84% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 16 parents who had raised a concern Joint 19th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 42% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 81% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 25th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 32% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 86%said yes | 88% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 22%). 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
15 pupils in this year group.
60% — about the same as the Swindon average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Swindon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 60% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 60% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 67% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 60% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 100 | 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 1.5 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 16 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 22 |
| Of those, offered a place | 16 (73%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 58 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 1.4
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 | Swindon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 57th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 22% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 11.5% | 19.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 76th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 0% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support Joint 64th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 16% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 9.4% | 13.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 67th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 34% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.2% | 27.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 14th lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 85% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 3.8% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 93% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 4.3% | 10.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 53rd highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 51% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 20.7 | 22.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 31st highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 74% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.2 | 11.6 | 10.6 |
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.
Nearby primary schools
- Grange Infants' School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Grange Junior School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 61% met expected standard (KS2)
- Colebrook Junior School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015), confirmed 2025 · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Colebrook Infant Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2023
- Ruskin Junior School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 56% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Covingham Park Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2020 · 51% met expected standard (KS2)
- Nythe Primary School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- Beechcroft Infant School 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014), confirmed 2024
- Holy Family Catholic Primary School 2.2 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 58% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is South Marston CofE Primary School's Ofsted rating?
South Marston CofE Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 February 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 21 January 2025, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did South Marston CofE Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend South Marston CofE Primary School?
86% of the 21 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend South Marston CofE Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is South Marston CofE Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 22 families put South Marston CofE Primary School as their first choice for 16 places: about 1.5 first-choice applications for every place. 16 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 143494.
- 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.