Haydon Wick Primary School is a primary school in Swindon, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.

Haydon Wick Primary School currently has around 268 pupils on roll, which is about 96% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 44.8% boys and 55.2% girls. Around 12.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 5.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 11.1%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (70.5%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

School Information

Address: The Brow, Swindon, SN25 1HT
Website: http://www.haydonwick.swindon.sch.uk
Telephone: 01793706606
School Type: Academy converter
Education phase: Primary
Local authority: Swindon
Headteacher / Principal: Mrs Elly Rushen-Gough
Religious character: Does not apply
Admissions policy: Not applicable
Unique reference: 141273

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Overall effectiveness
  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 18/06/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 4 - 11
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity: 280
Number of Pupils: 268
Number of Boys: 120
Number of Girls: 148

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 5.3% 4%
Persistent absence: 11.1% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British70.50%189
African7.50%20
Other White6.30%17
Indian5.60%15
White and Black African1.50%4
White and Asian1.50%4
Pakistani1.50%4
White and Black Caribbean1.10%3
Other Mixed1.10%3
Chinese1.10%3
Other Asian0.70%2
Unclassified0.70%2
Bangladeshi0.40%1
Caribbean0.40%1
Gypsy/Roma0.00%0
Irish0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0
Other Black0.00%0
Other (any other ethnic group)0.00%0

Education - Primary

Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.

Reading: Average (0.4)
Writing: Average (-1.3)
Maths: Average (-0.6)
Pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths
School
68%
Town average
59%
Local authority average
58%
England average
61%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths
School
3%
Town average
7%
Local authority average
7%
England average
8%
Average score in reading
School
106.0
Town average
104.7
Local authority average
104.6
England average
105.1
Average score in maths
School
104.0
Town average
103.6
Local authority average
103.5
England average
104.3

Nearby Schools

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Haydon Wick Primary School
The Brow , Haydon Wick SN25 1HT
- not rated 0 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Haydon Wick Primary School
The Brow , Haydon Wick SN25 1HT
4out of 4 0 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Haydonleigh Primary School
Haydon Court Drive , Haydon Wick SN25 1JP
- not rated 499 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Haydonleigh Primary School
Haydon Court Drive , Haydon Wick SN25 1JP
3out of 4 499 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Moredon Primary School
Moredon Road , SN2 2JG
- not rated 796 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Nova Hreod
Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ
- not rated 1,144 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Nova Hreod Academy
Akers Way , Moredon SN2 2NQ
3out of 4 1,144 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Abbey Park School
The Learning Campus , Redhouse Way SN25 2ND
- not rated 1,945 yd Community school No Mixed More About School
Abbey Park School
The Learning Campus , Redhouse Way SN25 2ND
3out of 4 1,985 yd Academy sponsor led No Mixed More About School
Headlands School
Cricklade Road , SN2 7BG
- not rated 2,540 yd Community school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Swindon College
North Star Avenue , SN2 1DY
- not rated 2,907 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Swindon Academy
Beech Avenue , SN2 1JR
3out of 4 1,818 yd Academy sponsor led Yes Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Oakley Court School
St Paul's Street , Gorse Hill SN25 1PT
- not rated 510 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 860 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Whitecroft Education Trust
Unit 3 , The Old Brickyard SN2 2NP
- not rated 1,957 yd Other independent school Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Brimble Hill Special School
Tadpole Lane , Redhouse SN25 2NB
- not rated 2,031 yd Community special school Yes Mixed More About School
Brimble Hill Special School
Tadpole Lane , Redhouse SN25 2NB
3out of 4 2,031 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.