The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 52% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Church of England 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
52%
-10.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 201
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 14.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Swindon
- Trust
- KING WILLIAM STREET CE PRIMARY SCHOOL
- Head
- Ms Helen Tucker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
October 2019 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2018 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
March 2015 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Academy conversion letter
August 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
King William Street, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN1 3LB
Town setting
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The Croft Primary School
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Drove Primary School
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Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.0km away
Lawn Manor Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is King William Street Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
King William Street Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend King William Street Church of England Primary School?
King William Street Church of England Primary School currently has 201 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King William Street Church of England Primary School take?
King William Street Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is King William Street Church of England Primary School?
King William Street Church of England Primary School is in Swindon, SN1 3LB, in the Swindon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King William Street Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, King William Street Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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