Bishopstone Church of England Primary School, Swindon
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
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Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Bishopstone has made real improvements to how children learn to read, with strong phonics teaching and books matched perfectly to what they're learning. The school has thought carefully about what children need to know and remember, especially in history where children make good links between topics. Leaders and governors are working together with clear focus to keep improving the school.
Key Strengths
- Reading programme has improved significantly with strong phonics training and well-matched books that build confidence and fluency
- Curriculum is now more ambitious with clearer sequencing of learning, particularly strong in history
- Leaders are taking focused action to improve assessment systems and have begun identifying gaps in pupil knowledge effectively
- Governors have strengthened their support and accountability systems
- Staff well-being is prioritised by leaders and governors
Areas for Improvement
- Knowledge development in science and religious education is still in early stages, with 'sticky knowledge' not yet clearly defined
- Assessment systems are not yet developed enough in all subjects to identify gaps in learning precisely
- Pupils are not developing sufficient depth of knowledge across all subjects
- Governors need to provide stronger oversight of the wider curriculum beyond core subjects
Bishopstone Church of England Primary School has made progress in improving the quality of education, particularly in reading and curriculum design, but some aspects still need further development.
At a Glance
22.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
2024/25 academic year
Class Sizes
11.0
Avg class size
5.0
Infant (KS1)
14.0
KS2
3
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
71%
Available places
35 pupils
49 capacity
14 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Swindon
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Swindon
Admissions Demand - Swindon
Places available
3,133
Applications
2,498
Got 1st preference
96.4%
Got preferred school
99.6%
Primary admissions across Swindon (2025/26)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
6.38315%
Overall absence
19.44444%
Persistent absence
36
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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