Red Oaks Primary School

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Swindon, SN252AN Ofsted: Good Age 3-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

54

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
46.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 55.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
51.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 8.0%
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
7 November 2013
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
9

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Redhouse Way
Swindon, SN252AN
Phone
1793493920
Website
redoaks.org/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146150
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Redhouse Way, Swindon, SN25 2AN
Website
http://www.redoaks.org/
Age range
3-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE PARK ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
493 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
470
Free School Meals
15.1% (71 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
6.6% (31 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.1%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
10.7 (6.8 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 103.0 104.0
2023 104.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Red Oaks Primary School
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 104.0 105.0
2024 103.0 104.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-1.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
26 pupils
Good
Pupils per Year Group
52
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
470 pupils
3-11

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

"Aspire, Achieve, Grow"

Ambition Courage Respect Integrity

Head Teacher's Message

Headteacher Mrs Eirian Painter welcomes families, describes Red Oaks as a caring, ambitious school, notes OFSTED’s positive feedback in 2024, and invites visits and inquiries.

Curriculum Highlights

Curriculum is based on the National Curriculum but goes beyond it, with a model that blends essential life skills (problem-solving, creativity, teamwork) with academic foundations. Learning is structured around 'Columns' (core skills like critical thinking, collaboration, creativity) and 'Spirals' (revisiting key ideas over time). From Nursery to Year 6, curriculum is age-appropriate and progression maps guide what, why and how learning happens. Adaptive teaching via inclusive practices and the TEEP teaching cycle; progression tracking and feedback guide next steps. Assessment uses a clear approach to progress tracking (working towards, meeting, beyond) and captures progress through varied methods (written work, projects, photos, videos, discussions). Subject leaders monitor assessment data and drive curriculum improvement; Mrs Jacques is the overall curriculum lead.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

SEND Provision

Red Oaks hosts a dedicated SEND Provision, which supports pupils with complex and individual learning needs, as well as a Signing and Bilingual Provision, where British Sign Language is used.

Admissions Criteria

Nursery admissions: children may be admitted if three years old on or before 31 August; there may be two further admission periods in January and April if spaces are available. Reception admissions: children are admitted in the academic year they turn five, or on arrival from another district; September starters must be four by 31 August. Applications for Reception for the next academic year should be made via Swindon Borough Council. In-year admissions are handled directly through Swindon Borough Council. Tours of the school can be arranged via the school office. For queries regarding admissions, contact [email protected].

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