The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
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
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
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.
10% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 253
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 19%
Governance
- Local authority
- Swindon
- Trust
- THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
- Head
- Miss Sarah Harris (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Broadway, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 3BN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCompass Community School Wheatley Park
Independent · Very close
Moredon Primary School
Primary · 504m away
Greenmeadow Primary School
Primary · 586m away
Nova Hreod Academy
Secondary · 761m away
Haydon Wick Primary School
Primary · 812m away
Swindon Academy
All-through · Grammar · 893m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Catherine Wayte Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Rodbourne Cheney Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Rodbourne Cheney Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in July 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Rodbourne Cheney Primary School?
Rodbourne Cheney Primary School currently has 253 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Rodbourne Cheney Primary School take?
Rodbourne Cheney Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Rodbourne Cheney Primary School?
Rodbourne Cheney Primary School is in Swindon, SN25 3BN, in the Swindon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Rodbourne Cheney Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Rodbourne Cheney Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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