Shrivenham Church of England School, Swindon

In its own words: "Welcome to our school - a vibrant, nurturing community where every child is known, valued, and inspired to reach their full potential. At the heart of our school are the values of Love, Hope, and Courage . Love guides our relationships and shapes a caring, inclusive environment where kindness and respect are shown to all."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to our Acorns class page! Acorns is a warm and welcoming Class for our youngest children aged from 2-4 years old with a strong focus on learning through play with the support of our excellent early years team there to scaffold."

In 2025, 60% of Year 6 pupils at Shrivenham Church of England School reached the expected standard in reading and 64% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 75% in Oxfordshire and 77% and 75% across England.

Results fell from 73% in reading and 70% in maths in 2024.

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 34 families put Shrivenham Church of England School as their first choice and 64 named it as one of their preferences, for 37 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Shrivenham Church of England School are Watchfield Primary School (0.8 miles, Good, 81% reading, 70% maths); Longcot and Fernham Church of England Primary School (2.4 miles, Requires improvement, 89% reading, 72% maths); South Marston Church of England Primary School (2.8 miles, Good, 60% reading, 60% maths); and Eastrop Infant School (2.8 miles, Good).

Shrivenham Church of England School's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

Shrivenham Church of England School is one of 18 schools run by Cambrian Learning Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 62% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

15.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 6.9% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (78%) and Mixed (7%).

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of Shrivenham Church of England School.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Shrivenham Church of England School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. On income deprivation affecting children it is in the 4th decile, where the 1st is the most deprived. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 29 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Oxfordshire (52).

In 2024/25, Shrivenham Church of England School issued 9 suspensions, 3.7 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.