Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery

A good community school school in Swindon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery.

Swindon, SN31EA Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

42

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
37.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 44.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
17 May 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Southview Avenue
Old Walcot
Swindon, SN31EA

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
126228
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Southview Avenue, Old Walcot, Swindon, SN3 1EA
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
440 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
401
Free School Meals
24.1% (97 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.0% (8 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.5%
Good
Persistent Absence
18.2%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 100.0 101.0
2023 102.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 102.0 104.0
2024 100.0 101.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
45
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
401 pupils
3-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.5 per year)

Down -2.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Strive, Achieve, Excel; Believe in a Limitless Future."

Respect Cooperation Resilience Compassion Responsibility Curiosity

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Mrs A Mepstead, introducing the school’s vision “Strive, Achieve, Excel: Believe in a Limitless Future” and emphasising a trauma‑informed, Thrive‑driven approach to social, emotional and mental wellbeing, high expectations, inclusion, and pupil leadership opportunities.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Revolution Performing Arts Club (Fridays) Year 6 after-school football team (Tuesdays) Lunchtime football club (via Premier League Primary Stars)

Sports

Football Basketball Gymnastics Multiskills Real PE (Dance/Gymnastics)

Facilities

Playing Field Allotment Garden Sensory Garden Wild Garden Orchard Forest Schools

Curriculum Highlights

Early Years Maths Reading Writing Geography History Art Design & Technology Foreign Language Religion and Worldviews (R&W) PSHE and RSHE Science Sport & P.E. Computing Music E-Safety Phonics Topic Organisers

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Wraparound care available from 8:00am to 6:00pm (term time only)

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are the responsibility of the Local Authority; places allocated in line with Swindon Borough Council Admissions Policy.

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