The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 81% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (102% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
81%
+19.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
13%
+5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 444
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 18.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Swindon
- Trust
- THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Michaela Cunningham (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Hugo Drive, Hugo Drive, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 4GY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCatherine Wayte Primary School
Primary · 742m away
Bridlewood Primary School
Primary · 870m away
Seven Fields Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Greenmeadow Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Haydonleigh Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Haydon Wick Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Luke's School
Special school · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Abbey Meads Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Abbey Meads Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Abbey Meads Community Primary School?
Abbey Meads Community Primary School currently has 444 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Abbey Meads Community Primary School take?
Abbey Meads Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Abbey Meads Community Primary School?
Abbey Meads Community Primary School is in Swindon, SN25 4GY, in the Swindon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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