EOTAS Swindon is a not applicable school in Swindon, serving pupils aged 5 to 16. The school is a pupil referral unit and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
EOTAS Swindon currently has around 58 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 74.1% boys and 25.9% girls. Around 65.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (77.6%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Ferndale Road, Swindon, SN2 1HL |
| Website: | www.eotas.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 01793828941 |
| School Type: | Pupil referral unit |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Swindon |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Juliette Baldwin |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 126171 |
Ofsted inspection date: 10/12/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 58 |
| Number of Boys: | 43 |
| Number of Girls: | 15 |
| White British | 77.60% | 45 |
| Other Mixed | 3.40% | 2 |
| Other White | 3.40% | 2 |
| African | 3.40% | 2 |
| Other Black | 1.70% | 1 |
| Other Asian | 1.70% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 1.70% | 1 |
| Indian | 1.70% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 1.70% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 1.70% | 1 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.70% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferndale Infant School Ferndale Road , SN2 1HL | - not rated | 59 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndale Junior School Wiltshire Avenue , SN2 1NX | - not rated | 100 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndale Primary School & Nursery Wiltshire Avenue , SN2 1NX | 3out of 4 | 226 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndale Primary School & Nursery Wiltshire Avenue , SN2 1NX | - not rated | 226 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School Bessemer Road East , SN2 1PE | 3out of 4 | 488 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | 2out of 4 | 1,220 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| UTC Swindon Bristol Street , SN1 5ET | - not rated | 1,226 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Hreod Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | - not rated | 1,650 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Nova Hreod Academy Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,650 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Headlands School Cricklade Road , SN2 7BG | - not rated | 1,927 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon College North Star Avenue , SN2 1DY | - not rated | 408 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| New College Swindon New College Drive , SN3 1AH | - not rated | 2,941 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swindon Academy Beech Avenue , SN2 1JR | 3out of 4 | 1,206 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EOTAS Swindon Ferndale Road , Ferndale SN2 1HL | - not rated | 0 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitecroft Education Trust Unit 3 , The Old Brickyard SN2 2NP | - not rated | 988 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Compass Community School Wheatley Park 25-27 Moredon Road , Rodbourne Cheney SN25 3DF | - not rated | 1,643 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowdys Hill School Jefferies Avenue , SN2 7HJ | - not rated | 1,707 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Wizard Education 28 Eastcott Hill , SN1 3JG | - not rated | 1,897 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.