The Croft Primary School

A not judged academy sponsor led school in Swindon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Croft Primary School.

Swindon, SN31RA Ofsted: Not Judged Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

65

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
73.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 87.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
74.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 18.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
15 October 2024
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
Marlborough Lane
Swindon, SN31RA
Phone
1793430084
Website
thecroft.swindon.sch.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138424
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Marlborough Lane, Swindon, SN3 1RA
Website
www.thecroft.swindon.sch.uk/
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
Capacity
420 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
421
Free School Meals
6.4% (27 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (9 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.7%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
7.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
87.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
18.0%
Reading Score:
110.0
Maths Score:
108.0
Grammar Score:
108.0

Key Performance Indicators

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected):
87.0 (+28.2 vs average)
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher):
18.0 (+10.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
7.1 (10.4 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.3 (2.3 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 108.0 110.0
2023 104.0 107.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
53
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
421 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+3.5 per year)

Up 3.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Democracy Rule of law Individual liberty Mutual respect Tolerance

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Head Teacher Mrs Murphy emphasising commitment to high-quality education, Croft values, and strong community involvement.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Breakfast Club Chipmunks After School Club Drama SmART club Martial arts

Curriculum Highlights

Broad and balanced curriculum including Maths, Reading, Writing, French, History Residentials and field trips Productions and musical performances Sporting events Wide range of after-school activities Integration of British Values across curriculum

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club and Chipmunks After School Clubs

SEND Provision

The Croft Primary School provides an inclusive curriculum with a dedicated SEN team (SENCO) to support pupils with a wide range of needs, working closely with parents and other agencies; references to Swindon Local Offer and SEN Information Report.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are coordinated by Swindon Borough Council; applications online; in-year admissions; open days; contact the school for more information.

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