SchoolScoresSt Leonard's CofE Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST
Linley Road, Blunsdon, Swindon, SN26 7AP
01793 721423 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 2 July 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
69 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 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 30th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 27% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 94% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 30th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 91% | 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 25 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 17th highest of 29 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 34% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 48% | 53% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 53 parents who had raised a concern Joint 35th highest of 37 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 9% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 62% | 79% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 38th highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Swindon. Higher than 10% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 72%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
30 pupils in this year group.
53% — 7 points below the Swindon average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Swindon | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 53% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 8% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 67% | 73% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 73% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 67% | 72% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 104 | 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.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 13 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 10 |
| Of those, offered a place | 10 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 29 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.8
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 30th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.3% | 19.7%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 69th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 15% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 3.4%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 34th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 47% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 13.8% | 13.1%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 65th highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 36% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 27.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 48th lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 51% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 44th lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 55% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 10.9% | 10.8%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 46th lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 45% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4 | 1.6 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 58th lowest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Lower than 29% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 22nd highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 80% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 23.3 | 22.2 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 33rd highest of 77 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 73% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 12.1 | 11.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 29th highest of 73 state primary schools in Swindon. Higher than 56% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 14.3% | 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
- Abbey Farm Educate Together Primary 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025)
- Abbey Meads Community Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bridlewood Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 7 expected · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- William Morris Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Catherine Wayte Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 45% met expected standard (KS2)
- Seven Fields Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 38% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Catherine's Catholic Primary School, Swindon 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2018), confirmed 2024 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greenmeadow Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2012, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 68% met expected standard (KS2)
- Orchid Vale Primary School 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 54% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Leonard's CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Leonard's CofE Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 2 July 2024.
How did St Leonard's CofE Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 9 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Leonard's CofE Primary Academy?
72% of the 69 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St Leonard's CofE Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Leonard's CofE Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 10 families put St Leonard's CofE Primary Academy as their first choice for 13 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 10 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 148009.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.