The short version
Average SATs results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2016).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2016
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp 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)
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.
12% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 380
- Capacity
- 77%
- FSM
- 18.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Swindon
- Head
- Mrs Cindy Acres (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
Newburgh Place, Highworth, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN6 7DN
Rural setting
Questions parents ask
What is Westrop Primary & Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
Westrop Primary & Nursery School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Westrop Primary & Nursery School?
Westrop Primary & Nursery School currently has 380 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Westrop Primary & Nursery School take?
Westrop Primary & Nursery School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Westrop Primary & Nursery School?
Westrop Primary & Nursery School is in Swindon, SN6 7DN, in the Swindon local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Westrop Primary & Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, Westrop Primary & Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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