East Wichel Primary School & Nursery

A outstanding community school school in Swindon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for East Wichel Primary School & Nursery.

Swindon, SN17AG Ofsted: Outstanding Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

62

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
56.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 66.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
49.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 7.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
100.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Last inspected
6 December 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Staldon Road
East Wichel
Swindon, SN17AG
Phone
1793695134
Website
eastwichel.swindon.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136068
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Address
Staldon Road, East Wichel, SWINDON, SN1 7AG
Website
www.eastwichel.swindon.sch.uk/
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
420 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
461
Free School Meals
13.4% (62 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.5% (7 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.0%
Good
Persistent Absence
14.6%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
66.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
7.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
105.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 105.0 105.0
2023 105.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
23 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
46
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
461 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+0.5 per year)

Up 0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Love

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Lunch Clubs Dance Club Football Club at East Wichel School Multi Sports The Nest - Breakfast & After School The Den - Holiday Club

Sports

Football Dance Martial Arts Multi Sports

Facilities

Stage PA system Projector 13 tables 200 chairs Disabled access Hearing loop Two toilets Tea and coffee facilities Free parking

Curriculum Highlights

Termly Knowledge Organisers published at the start of each term highlighting topics by year group Read Write Inc phonics programme (used across the trust; explicit in FAQs) Core curriculum aligned with National Curriculum Knowledge Organisers and phonics/reading schemes information

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

The Nest - Breakfast & After School

Admissions Criteria

All admissions to East Wichel Community Primary School are handled by Swindon Borough Council as we are a community school.

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