EOTAS Swindon, Swindon
EOTAS Swindon is a pru school for pupils aged 5 to 16 in Swindon. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in April 2013. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in December 2024 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2013)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
EOTAS Swindon in detail
Where pupils go next
Of the 26 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 31% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 31% to a further education college, 4% to an apprenticeship and 8% into work.
Who goes there
54.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.8% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
In 2026, 75 pupils (89.3%) received SEN support and 9 (10.7%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Swindon Rail Station, about 670 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Ferndale Primary School (e-bound), 50 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 626 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Swindon (132), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from April 2013, 13 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's December 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
EOTAS Swindon excels at supporting vulnerable pupils who cannot access mainstream education. The school creates a safe, trusting environment where pupils develop confidence, learn to regulate their emotions, and grow in resilience. Staff are deeply committed to understanding each pupil's individual needs and helping them achieve their potential, with impressive work to improve attendance and raise aspirations for future careers.
Key Strengths
- Exceptional personal development programme that builds pupils' confidence, resilience and ability to regulate emotions
- Deep understanding of pupils' needs with highly individualised support, particularly for those with SEND and EHC plans
- Strong pastoral care and behaviour management built on trust, respect and kindness, with effective 'twilight' reflection sessions
- Successful work improving attendance rates, resulting in positive attitudes to school and increased self-confidence
- Ambitious, well-sequenced curriculum with effective careers advice to raise pupils' aspirations
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum not implemented consistently across all subjects - some staff lack secure subject knowledge, leading to gaps in pupils' learning
- Pupils unable to make connections between important curriculum concepts in subjects where delivery is weaker
- Need for better support to staff to deliver the curriculum as intended so pupils learn and retain more knowledge
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with the school creating an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
EOTAS Swindon is a pupil referral unit providing education for pupils unable to access mainstream education, including those permanently excluded and those with complex medical or mental health needs. The school provides a safe, nurturing environment where pupils build positive relationships with staff and are equipped for successful next steps.
At a Glance
54.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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You apply to the council where you live. EOTAS Swindon 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
- 32
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 5
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 32 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 27 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 2 on a bicycle.
8 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
Area Demand Pressure - Swindon
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Swindon
Across Swindon council
Places available
2,867
Applications
2,914
Got 1st preference
90.5%
Got preferred school
97.9%
All secondary applications across Swindon council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(12)
Ungraded inspection: The school remains Good, but Ofsted raised concerns; its next inspection will be a full graded one.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
75
SEN Support
9
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
84
Total Pupils
58
Boys
26
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
22
Teachers
3.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£56,336
Mean salary
2026 data
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Questions parents ask about EOTAS Swindon
What is EOTAS Swindon's Ofsted rating?
EOTAS Swindon's most recent Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in April 2013, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for EOTAS Swindon?
No fixed boundary. When EOTAS Swindon is oversubscribed, Swindon allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to EOTAS Swindon?
EOTAS Swindon has around 84 pupils on roll. 55% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to EOTAS Swindon?
Apply through Swindon's coordinated admissions process, naming EOTAS Swindon 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.
How many road collisions happen near EOTAS Swindon?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 32 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 5 serious and 27 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 2 on a bicycle. 8 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 EOTAS Swindon?
EOTAS Swindon is at Ferndale Road, Ferndale, Swindon, SN2 1HL.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)