Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery, Swindon
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Swindon. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in May 2022. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 60th-highest of the 65 schools in Swindon with published results, and 13,485th of 14,452 across England. It was 84% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- Below England average
- Ofsted
- Good (2022)
- Demand
- Every first choice offered
- Attendance
- Below England average
Reception applications for September 2027 close in 81 days
Deadline Friday 15 January 2027. Apply to Swindon (the council where you live). Offers on 16 April.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery in detail
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery in its own words
From the headteacher's welcome: "As Headteacher of Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery, I am proud to welcome you to our vibrant, diverse and forward-thinking community. At Lainesmead, our vision of "Strive, Achieve, Excel: Believe in a Limitless Future" sits at the heart of everything we do, guiding both our aspirations for the children and the way we work together as a school family."
Headteacher's welcome (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Results
In 2025, 62% of Year 6 pupils at Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery reached the expected standard in reading and 50% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 74% and 73% in Swindon and 77% and 75% across England.
Results fell from 58% in reading and 62% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery
For September 2026 entry, 34 families put Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery as their first choice and 70 named it as one of their preferences, for 36 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.
Admissions history and your chances at Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery are Drove Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 76% reading, 80% maths); Holy Cross Catholic Primary School (0.3 miles, Good, 62% reading, 72% maths); Mountford Manor Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 77% reading, 71% maths); and Holy Rood Catholic Primary School (0.5 miles, Good, 88% reading, 93% maths).
Each of them had higher 2025 results than Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery.
Drove Primary SchoolHoly Cross Catholic Primary SchoolMountford Manor Primary SchoolHoly Rood Catholic Primary School
Who goes there
44.7% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (45%), Asian (30%) and Mixed (5%).
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Swindon Rail Station, about 0.9 miles away in a straight line.
9 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sussex Place (nw-bound), 260 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 749 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.
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery issued 6 suspensions, 1.6 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery are Lawn Manor Academy (0.3 miles), St Joseph's Catholic College (0.5 miles), The Commonweal School (1.1 miles) and UTC Swindon (1.2 miles).
Lawn Manor AcademySt Joseph's Catholic CollegeThe Commonweal SchoolUTC Swindon
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Every family who put it first was offered a place for 2026 entry, so distance did not limit places that year.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 4 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Early Years
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its May 2022 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management, Early years.
At a Glance
24.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 58% to 62% (2024 to 2025). Maths has declined from 62% to 50% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 73% to 68% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
26.4
Avg class size
11
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Social & online
Keep up with Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery
Before and after school care
Clubs on Ofsted's childcare register at or near Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery.
- The Big Adventure Club Ltd (Holy Rood)370m away · Not yet graded
- Just for Fun Holiday Club540m away · Not yet graded
- Stagecoach Swindon - New College580m away · Not yet graded
- Stagecoach Swindon - St Joseph's Catholic College750m away · Not yet graded
Term dates
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery 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
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You apply to the council where you live. Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery 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
- 52
- Fatal
- 1
- Serious
- 12
- Children hurt
- 9
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 52 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 12 serious and 39 slight.
9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise.
15 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
Your chances of a place at Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
84%
Available places
351 pupils
420 places
69 spare places 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.
This school: Every first choice offered
Inspection History(8)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
54
SEN Support
12
EHC Plans
19.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
347
Total Pupils
184
Boys
163
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
17
Teachers
20.4:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£51,422
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,524
Per pupil
£2100k
Total funding
£124k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.3%
Overall absence
18.1%
Persistent absence
342
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
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery
Questions parents ask about Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery
What are SATs results like at Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery?
Of the pupils at Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 62% reached the expected standard in reading and 50% did so in maths.
What is Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in May 2022. At its previous graded inspection in 2018 it was rated Requires Improvement.
What is the catchment area for Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery?
No fixed boundary. When Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery is oversubscribed, Swindon allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery?
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery was not full in 2025: it ran at 84% of its 420 places.
How big are the classes at Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery?
Classes at Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery average 26.4 pupils (2025/26). 1 class has more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery?
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery has around 347 pupils on roll. 25% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery?
6.3% of sessions were missed at Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery in 2024/25. 18.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery?
Apply through Swindon's coordinated admissions process, naming Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery on your application. Applications for Reception places starting in September 2027 close on Friday 15 January 2027, and offers are made on Friday 16 April 2027.
Does Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery have a breakfast club or after-school club?
Ofsted's childcare register lists 4 out-of-school clubs within a kilometre of Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery: The Big Adventure Club Ltd (Holy Rood) (370m away, registered, not yet graded), Just for Fun Holiday Club (540m away, registered, not yet graded) and Stagecoach Swindon - New College (580m away, registered, not yet graded). The school may also run its own clubs, which don't have to register with Ofsted.
What are Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery's term dates?
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery 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 Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 52 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: 1 fatal, 12 serious and 39 slight. 9 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 7 on foot and 2 in a vehicle or otherwise. 15 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 Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery?
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery is at Southview Avenue, Old Walcot, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1EA.
Sources: Swindon term dates; Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)