The short version
Below-average SATs results. 85% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 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
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
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.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% 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 17 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 204
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 22.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Swindon
- Head
- Dr Katie Cook (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
October 2021 | School Inspection
Full inspection
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2014 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
June 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2012 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection
March 2009 | Full Inspection
Inspection
June 2005 | Inspection
Location
Beaumaris Road, Oliver Tomkins Schools, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 8LW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Lift Hazelwood
Primary · 698m away
Westlea Primary School
Primary · 842m away
Millbrook Primary School
Primary · 869m away
Tregoze Primary School
Primary · 885m away
Shaw Ridge Primary School
Primary · 943m away
Greendown Community School
Secondary · 983m away
Lydiard Park Academy
Secondary · 983m away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School?
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School currently has 204 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School take?
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School?
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School is in Swindon, SN5 8LW, in the Swindon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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