The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 424
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 11.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Swindon
- Trust
- GROVE LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sally Cowell (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ridge Green, Shaw, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 5PU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWestlea Primary School
Primary · 532m away
Brook Field Primary School
Primary · 823m away
Tregoze Primary School
Primary · 874m away
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 943m away
Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School
Primary · 943m away
Greendown Community School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Lydiard Park Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
Lift Hazelwood
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Shaw Ridge Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Shaw Ridge Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shaw Ridge Primary School?
Shaw Ridge Primary School currently has 424 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shaw Ridge Primary School take?
Shaw Ridge Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Shaw Ridge Primary School?
Shaw Ridge Primary School is in Swindon, SN5 5PU, in the Swindon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shaw Ridge Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Shaw Ridge Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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