Rodbourne Cheney Primary School

A outstanding academy converter school in Swindon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Rodbourne Cheney Primary School.

Swindon, SN253BN Ofsted: Outstanding Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

70

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
67.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 79.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 10.0%
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
12 July 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
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
Broadway
Swindon, SN253BN

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138306
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Broadway, Swindon, SN25 3BN
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
Capacity
270 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
249
Free School Meals
24.5% (61 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.0% (5 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.3%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
5.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
79.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
10.0%
Reading Score:
105.0
Maths Score:
103.0
Grammar Score:
105.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
79.0 (+20.2 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
5.1 (12.4 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 105.0
2023 104.0 106.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
12 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
25
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
249 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Down -1.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Respect Courage Equality Hope Tolerance Freedom Appreciation Love Curiosity Kindness Responsibility

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Headteacher Miss Harris. The message emphasizes that every decision is made with the best interests of the children in mind and invites parents to work together so Rodbourne Cheney Primary School remains a special, caring place with high-quality teaching.

Facilities

Newly refurbished nursery building Purpose-built outdoor playground Expansive playing field

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

SEND Provision

SEND Information available; Local Offer guidance from Swindon Borough Council; SEN Information Report available; SEN policy accessible via Policies & Procedures.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions coordinated by Swindon Borough Council. Primary Admissions Policies listed: 01 SP V4 Primary Admissions Policy 2027-28 DRAFT; 02 SP V3 Primary Admissions Policy 2026-27; 03 SP V2 Primary Admissions Policy - 2025-26.

Financial Information

Nursery funding details: 15 hours' funding available; (£15 per nursery session if only 15 hours funding is claimed, with lunch at £3.50). Government funding (15/30 hours) details available via government website. Contact for attendance: 01793 543710 and [email protected].

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