The short version
Average SATs results. 78% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 59% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 53% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
59%
-3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 52 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 523
- Capacity
- 78%
- FSM
- 52.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Swindon
- Trust
- GODDARD PARK COMMUNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mike Welsh (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Welcombe Avenue, Park North, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 2QN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHoly Family Catholic Primary School
Primary · 436m away
Oaktree Nursery and Primary School
Primary · 725m away
Nyland School
Special school · 829m away
Eldene Nursery and Primary School
Primary · 844m away
Nythe Primary School
Primary · 865m away
Mountford Manor Primary School
Primary · 905m away
Lawn Manor Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Covingham Park Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Goddard Park Community Primary School a selective school?
No. Goddard Park Community Primary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Goddard Park Community Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Goddard Park Community Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Goddard Park Community Primary School?
Goddard Park Community Primary School currently has 523 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Goddard Park Community Primary School take?
Goddard Park Community Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Goddard Park Community Primary School?
Goddard Park Community Primary School is in Swindon, SN3 2QN, in the Swindon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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