The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 80% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
80%
+18.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
20%
+12.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
8% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 28 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 418
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 5.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Swindon
- Trust
- THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
- Head
- Mrs Elaine Murphy (Principal)
Provisions
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Marlborough Lane, The Croft Primary School, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN3 1RA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLethbridge Primary School
Primary · 510m away
The Commonweal School
Secondary · 883m away
King William Street Church of England Primary School
Primary · 900m away
East Wichel Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 1.2km away
Wizard Education
Independent · 1.2km away
Lawn Manor Academy
Secondary · 1.4km away
Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Lainesmead Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Croft Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Croft Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Croft Primary School?
The Croft Primary School currently has 418 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Croft Primary School take?
The Croft Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Croft Primary School?
The Croft Primary School is in Swindon, SN3 1RA, in the Swindon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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