The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
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.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 393
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 12.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Swindon
- Trust
- HOLY ROOD CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Head
- Naomi Fry (Headteacher)
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Groundwell Road, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 2LU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWizard Education
Independent · 387m away
King William Street Church of England Primary School
Primary · 493m away
Drove Primary School
Primary · 586m away
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 835m away
Lethbridge Primary School
Primary · 898m away
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Primary · 954m away
UTC Swindon
Secondary · 1.1km away
Lawn Manor Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is Holy Rood Catholic Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Holy Rood Catholic Primary School?
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School currently has 393 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Holy Rood Catholic Primary School take?
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Holy Rood Catholic Primary School?
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School is in Swindon, SN1 2LU, in the Swindon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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