The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 36 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
- 89%
- FSM
- 16.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Swindon
- Trust
- THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Elizabeth Horrobin (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Wiltshire Avenue, Wiltshire Avenue, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 1NX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Swindon Academy
All-through · Grammar · 1.1km away
Even Swindon Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
UTC Swindon
Secondary · 1.2km away
Nova Hreod Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Compass Community School Wheatley Park
Independent · 1.3km away
Rodbourne Cheney Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Moredon Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Ferndale Primary School & Nursery?
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery currently has 444 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ferndale Primary School & Nursery take?
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ferndale Primary School & Nursery?
Ferndale Primary School & Nursery is in Swindon, SN2 1NX, in the Swindon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ferndale Primary School & Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Ferndale Primary School & Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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