The short version
Below-average SATs results. 87% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 35% 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
35%
-27.0pp 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)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 383
- Capacity
- 87%
- FSM
- 24.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Swindon
- Head
- Mrs Alyssia Mepstead (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
December 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2003 | Full Inspection
Location
Southview Avenue, Old Walcot, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1EA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLawn Manor Academy
Secondary · 430m away
Drove Primary School
Primary · 486m away
Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Primary · 510m away
St Joseph's Catholic College
Secondary · 757m away
Mountford Manor Primary School
Primary · 798m away
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Primary · 835m away
King William Street Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Wizard Education
Independent · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery's Ofsted rating?
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery?
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery currently has 383 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery take?
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery?
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery is in Swindon, SN3 1EA, in the Swindon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery have a sixth form?
No, Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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