The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 58% meeting the expected standard
- 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
58%
-4.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 208
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 11.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Trust
- THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Laura Gibbard (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
The Buffer, Purton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 4GT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmPeatmoor Community Primary School
Primary · 412m away
Brook Field Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
St Francis CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Shaw Ridge Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Nova Hreod Academy
Secondary · 2.1km away
Moredon Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton
Primary · 2.2km away
Haydon Wick Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy's Ofsted rating?
Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy?
Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy currently has 208 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy take?
Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy?
Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy is in Swindon, SN5 4GT, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy have a sixth form?
No, Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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