The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
- 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
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 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.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 20 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 285
- Capacity
- 68%
- FSM
- 14%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wiltshire
- Head
- Mrs Jennifer Bayne (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bath Road, Cricklade, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 6AX
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is St Sampson's Church of England Primary School's Ofsted rating?
St Sampson's Church of England Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Sampson's Church of England Primary School?
St Sampson's Church of England Primary School currently has 285 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Sampson's Church of England Primary School take?
St Sampson's Church of England Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is St Sampson's Church of England Primary School?
St Sampson's Church of England Primary School is in Swindon, SN6 6AX, in the Wiltshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Sampson's Church of England Primary School have a sixth form?
No, St Sampson's Church of England Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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