Shaw Ridge Primary School

A good academy converter school in Swindon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Shaw Ridge Primary School.

Swindon, SN55PU Ofsted: Good Age 2-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

64

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
52.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 62.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
72.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 17.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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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
15 March 2022
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Ridge Green
Shaw
Swindon, SN55PU
Phone
1793871601
Website
shawridgeprimary.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140291
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Ridge Green, Shaw, Swindon, SN5 5PU
Website
http://www.shawridgeprimary.org.uk
Age range
2-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
GROVE LEARNING TRUST
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
430
Free School Meals
14.8% (64 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.4% (6 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
17.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
62.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
17.0%
Reading Score:
106.0
Maths Score:
106.0
Grammar Score:
109.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 106.0 106.0
2023 106.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
43
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
430 pupils
2-11

Performance Trend

Improving trend (+1.0 per year)

Up 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

Independence Aspiration Respect Resilience Co-operation Friendship Courage Tolerance Honesty Curiosity Pride

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Shaw Ridge Primary School! The Head Teacher, Mrs Sally Cowell, describes Shaw Ridge as a friendly, inclusive 2-form entry school with a 24-place nursery, strong teaching facilities, and extensive outdoor spaces that support outdoor learning, as well as a broad, balanced curriculum.

Facilities

Unity Garden with a pond, vegetable plot, wildlife area, orchard, flowerbeds and a beach area Extensive outdoor spaces with a dedicated outdoor area for each class Extensive field Outdoor gym Running track Community Room available to hire (holds up to 80 people, disabled access, kitchen) School Hall available to hire (holds up to 120 people, disabled access, kitchen) Bike racks

Curriculum Highlights

English Maths Science Computing PE Geography History Art DT RE PSHE Music Modern Foreign Languages Early Reading/Phonics

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast club is available from 7.45am – 8.30am. After School club runs from 3.15pm – 6pm. Bookings and payments are made directly with The Big A Club (thebigaclub.co.uk).

SEND Provision

Mental health and wellbeing are supported by nurture provision, Family SEAL, and Young Carers. Miss Gillian Ramsay is the Family Support Worker who works with the SENCo and nurture team to support children and families. The school provides resources to families and can sign-post to external organisations as required.

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