The short version
Below-average SATs results. 79% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 37% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
37%
-25.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 321
- Capacity
- 79%
- FSM
- 31.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Swindon
- Head
- Mrs Clare Pellew (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Colingsmead, Eldene, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 3TQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoly Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 820m away
Goddard Park Community Primary School
Primary · 844m away
Oaktree Nursery and Primary School
Primary · 859m away
The Chalet School
Special school · 975m away
Liden Academy
Primary · 975m away
Nyland School
Special school · 1.2km away
Nythe Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Covingham Park Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
What is Eldene Nursery and Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Eldene Nursery and Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Eldene Nursery and Primary School?
Eldene Nursery and Primary School currently has 321 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Eldene Nursery and Primary School take?
Eldene Nursery and Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Eldene Nursery and Primary School?
Eldene Nursery and Primary School is in Swindon, SN3 3TQ, in the Swindon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Eldene Nursery and Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Eldene Nursery and Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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