The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 45% 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
45%
-17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
16% 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 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 35 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 444
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Swindon
- Trust
- THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr John Spencer (Principal)
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
Greene Street, Tadpole Garden Village, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN25 2QS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAbbey Park School
Secondary · 328m away
Uplands School
Special school · 394m away
Brimble Hill Special School
Special school · 614m away
Bridlewood Primary School
Primary · 719m away
Orchid Vale Primary School
Primary · 737m away
Red Oaks Primary School
Primary · 776m away
Great Western Academy
Secondary · 1.1km away
William Morris Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy?
Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy currently has 444 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy take?
Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy?
Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy is in Swindon, SN25 2QS, in the Swindon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Tadpole Farm CofE Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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