Colebrook Junior School, Swindon
Colebrook Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Swindon. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in May 2025 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 54th-highest of the 65 schools in Swindon with published results, and 12,528th of 14,452 across England. It was full in 2025, at 111% of capacity.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Capacity
- Full
- Attendance
- Better than England average
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
Colebrook Junior School in detail
Results
In 2025, 66% of Year 6 pupils at Colebrook Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 58% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 73% in Swindon and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 74% in reading and 61% in maths in 2024.
With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.
Getting a place at Colebrook Junior School
Across Swindon, 96% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Swindon lodged 25 appeals against primary school offers; 19 reached a hearing and 2 succeeded (10.5% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Colebrook Junior School are Colebrook Infant Academy (under 0.1 miles, Good); Nythe Primary School (0.4 miles, 52% reading, 48% maths); Covingham Park Primary School (0.4 miles, 67% reading, 60% maths); and Holy Family Catholic Primary School (0.7 miles, Requires improvement, 73% reading, 70% maths).
Colebrook Junior School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.
Colebrook Infant AcademyNythe Primary SchoolCovingham Park Primary SchoolHoly Family Catholic Primary School
What parents say
18 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Colebrook Junior School (as of September 2025): 100% would recommend the school, 100% say their child is happy there and 100% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (100%); the weakest, that the school supports their child's wider development (89%).
Who goes there
15.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 45 pupils (22.6%) received SEN support and 6 (3%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Swindon Rail Station, about 2 miles away in a straight line.
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Colebrook Junior School (opposite), 60 metres away.
Suspensions and exclusions
Colebrook Junior School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Colebrook Junior School are The Dorcan Academy (0.8 miles), St Joseph's Catholic College (1.1 miles) and Kingsdown School (1.7 miles).
The Dorcan AcademySt Joseph's Catholic CollegeKingsdown School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from December 2015, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's May 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Colebrook Junior School is a happy, inclusive place where your child will feel safe and well-cared for by staff who know them well. The school has high expectations for learning and helps all pupils succeed, with particularly strong support for those with additional needs. Your child will benefit from a calm, orderly environment with a broad curriculum that includes enriching activities and opportunities to become active citizens in their community.
Key Strengths
- Strong provision for pupils with SEND, with effective adaptations helping them integrate fully into school life
- Well-structured curriculum in English and mathematics with pupils building secure foundations
- Excellent early reading instruction with well-trained staff and strong support for pupils needing extra help
- Calm, orderly school environment with well-established rules and routines that rarely result in lesson disruption
- Strong pastoral support promoting mental health and pupils' understanding of diversity and equality
Areas for Improvement
- In some curriculum subjects, expectations for what pupils should learn are not precisely identified, leading to gaps in knowledge
- Assessment processes in some wider curriculum subjects are still being developed, leaving unclear pictures of pupil progress
- A few subjects lack the secure teaching approaches that build effectively on what pupils already know
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with warm and caring relationships helping pupils feel safe and supported.
Extracurricular Activities
fencing, boccia, school choir, school trips to planetarium and local railway museum, reading partnerships with local infant school
Colebrook Junior School has maintained its good standards since the previous inspection. Pupils are happy, safe, and supported by caring staff in this inclusive school where warm relationships and high academic aspirations help most pupils achieve well.
At a Glance
15.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
18 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 74% to 66% (2024 to 2025). Maths has remained stable at around 58% (2024 to 2025). Writing has remained stable at around 70% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
33.0
Avg class size
33.0
KS2
5
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Colebrook Junior School
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Colebrook Junior School.
- The Big Adventure Club Ltd (Colebrook)At the school · Not yet graded
Term dates
Colebrook Junior School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Swindon. Training (INSET) days, when pupils are not in school, vary by school: check the school's own calendar.
2026 to 2027
- Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Thursday 22 October to Friday 30 October 2026)
- Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027)
- Summer term: Monday 12 April to Friday 23 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027)
2027 to 2028
- Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Thursday 21 October to Friday 29 October 2027)
- Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028)
- Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Tuesday 25 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028)
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Colebrook Junior School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Colebrook Junior School is in Swindon; for families living there:
- Swindon's school travel policy: School travel support
- How to apply: Apply for school travel support
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 19
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 1
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 17 slight.
1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot.
6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Swindon is 15.5 (the median across 92 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
111%
Over capacity
198 pupils
179 places
19 pupils over capacity in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Swindon
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Swindon
Across Swindon council
Places available
3,059
Applications
2,416
Got 1st preference
95.6%
Got preferred school
99.4%
All primary applications across Swindon council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
45
SEN Support
6
EHC Plans
25.6%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
199
Total Pupils
94
Boys
105
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
11
Teachers
18.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£49,308
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,553
Per pupil
£1220k
Total funding
£65k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.1%
Overall absence
7.0%
Persistent absence
201
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Colebrook Junior School
Questions parents ask about Colebrook Junior School
What are SATs results like at Colebrook Junior School?
Of the pupils at Colebrook Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 66% reached the expected standard in reading and 58% did so in maths.
What is Colebrook Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Colebrook Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in May 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Colebrook Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Colebrook Junior School is oversubscribed, Swindon allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Colebrook Junior School?
Colebrook Junior School was full in 2025, at 111% of its capacity, so places are allocated on the oversubscription criteria.
How big are the classes at Colebrook Junior School?
Classes at Colebrook Junior School average 33 pupils (2025/26). 5 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Colebrook Junior School?
Colebrook Junior School has around 199 pupils on roll. 15% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Colebrook Junior School?
4.1% of sessions were missed at Colebrook Junior School in 2024/25. 7% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Colebrook Junior School?
Apply through Swindon's coordinated admissions process, naming Colebrook Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
Does Colebrook Junior School have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists an out-of-school club at the school: The Big Adventure Club Ltd (Colebrook) (registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Colebrook Junior School's term dates?
Colebrook Junior School is a community school, so its term dates are set by Swindon. In 2026 to 2027: Autumn term: Tuesday 1 September to Friday 18 December 2026 (half term Thursday 22 October to Friday 30 October 2026); Spring term: Monday 4 January to Thursday 25 March 2027 (half term Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027); Summer term: Monday 12 April to Friday 23 July 2027 (half term Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027). In 2027 to 2028: Autumn term: Wednesday 1 September to Friday 17 December 2027 (half term Thursday 21 October to Friday 29 October 2027); Spring term: Tuesday 4 January to Friday 31 March 2028 (half term Monday 14 February to Friday 18 February 2028); Summer term: Tuesday 18 April to Tuesday 25 July 2028 (half term Monday 29 May to Friday 2 June 2028).
How many road collisions happen near Colebrook Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 19 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 17 slight. 1 child aged 0 to 15 was hurt: 1 on foot. 6 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Swindon is 15.5 (the median across 92 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Colebrook Junior School?
Colebrook Junior School is at Towcester Road, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 4AS.
Sources: Swindon term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)