The short version
Average SATs results. 82% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 62% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- 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
62%
0.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 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, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 343
- Capacity
- 82%
- FSM
- 12.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Head
- Mrs Naomi Clarke (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
College Road, Purton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN5 4AR
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton currently has 343 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton take?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton?
St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton is in Swindon, SN5 4AR, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton have a sixth form?
No, St Mary's Church of England Primary School & Nursery, Purton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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