The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 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
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
7%
-1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 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 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, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 12 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 145
- Capacity
- 69%
- FSM
- 16.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Swindon
- Trust
- THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Clare Johnson
Provisions
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Linley Road, Blunsdon, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN26 7AP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAbbey Farm Educate Together Primary
Primary · 1.4km away
Abbey Meads Community Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Bridlewood Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Churchward School
Free school · 2.1km away
William Morris Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Great Western Academy
Secondary · 2.3km away
Catherine Wayte Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
St Luke's School
Special school · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy?
St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy currently has 145 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy take?
St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy?
St Leonard's Church of England Primary Academy is in Swindon, SN26 7AP, in the Swindon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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