The short version
Above-average SATs results. 86% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 67% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
67%
+5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
5%
-3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 361
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 10.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Swindon
- Trust
- THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Kevin Shammas (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Elstree Way, Abbey Meads, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 4TA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAbbey Meads Community Primary School
Primary · 742m away
Haydonleigh Primary School
Primary · 786m away
Haydon Wick Primary School
Primary · 874m away
Greenmeadow Primary School
Primary · 885m away
Bridlewood Primary School
Primary · 913m away
Orchid Vale Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Seven Fields Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Rodbourne Cheney Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Catherine Wayte Primary School?
Catherine Wayte Primary School currently has 361 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Catherine Wayte Primary School take?
Catherine Wayte Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Catherine Wayte Primary School?
Catherine Wayte Primary School is in Swindon, SN25 4TA, in the Swindon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Catherine Wayte Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Catherine Wayte Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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